Anglo finds fighting weight
BEST OF 2011: After a period of divestment, Anglo American is in fine fettle to compete against its diversified mining rivals. First published 24 January.
China 2012 rare earth quotas unchanged
China will keep rare earth export quotas for 2012 at this year's levels, a move that will ease overseas worries about the supply of 17 crucial elements used in high-tech manufacturing.
Guinea’s next steps: mining review, army reform
Guinea will review mining contracts and cut the size of the armed forces during 2012, says President Alpha Conde.
Chinese buy into Shanduka group
The China Investment Corporation has bought a 25%, R2bn shareholding in the Shanduka empowerment investment group.
Sishen judgment postponed
Judge Raymond Zondo is not expected to release his full judgment in the North Gauteng High Court case over the disputed right in Sishen iron ore before Wednesday.
Mvela shareholders block Blackstar buyout
Investment firm Mvela Group says its shareholders have blocked a buyout offer from London-listed Blackstar Group, sinking a $215m deal.
Miners pressed to raise yields
Miners are coming under pressure to boost shareholder returns and redress a balance that has seen profit from higher commodity prices ploughed into growth programmes, salaries and taxes.
Congo elections ‘flawed’, says US envoy
Congo's elections, won by incumbent President Joseph Kabila according to provisional results, were seriously flawed, the US ambassador to the central African country said on Wednesday.
Zambia miners seek independent tax audit
Mining companies operating in Zambia want the government to appoint independent international auditors to verify whether they are paying all the taxes due.
Exxaro workers score as scheme pays out
Almost 10,000 employees of Exxaro Resources are to receive up to R135,000 in terms of an employee share ownership plan; the second leading miner to announce such a payout.