Shares to ignore silicosis threat, for now
As a new silicosis-related legal battle against Anglo American is set to start, analysts say it’s too early to determine whether there will be any future liabilities for mining firms.
Petmin increases pig iron project investment
PETMIN has announced details of a $25m investment in its Canadian iron sands and pig iron joint venture project.
Pallinghurst minds the gap as it targets LSE
The gap between Pallinghurst's share price and its net asset value has widened to around 50%, prompting chairman Brian Gilbertson to look at a listing in London to stimulate demand for the stock.
Rio Tinto ‘well-placed to weather market storms’
Rio Tinto says it is well-placed to weather turbulence in financial markets and continues to expect long-term demand growth.
Kasukuwere ‘sailing close to the wind’
Is Saviour Kasukuwere the doppelganger he presents to South Africa's own Julius Malema?
Zimbabwe again softens tone
Zimbabwe has again hinted it may show flexibility in its stance towards foreign mining companies.
Mining ‘no cure’ for poverty
The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape hosts more than 75% of the world’s manganese reserves. It is also one of nine nodes of poverty in SA.
Peru asks Congress to raise mining taxes
Peru's leftist government has presented a bill to Congress that aims to increase mining taxes to fund anti-poverty projects.
Rand may test R7.50 level
The rand has weakened against the dollar and looks set to hit a new year low above R7.50/dollar.
Sandvik predicts metals Q3 weakness
Swedish engineering firm Sandvik said metals prices would be weaker in the third quarter but generally the markets were in decent shape.