Glencore profits jump on commodity prices
Glencore has posted a 40% jump in 2010 net profit, strengthening its hand for a possible stock market listing that may value it at about $60bn.
SA mining to cough up for crimes – Spoor
The South African mining industry had under provided for lung-disease related compensation claims, according to independent attorney, Richard Spoor.
Fraser Institute knocks SA’s mining rating
South Africa has fallen further down the table in the latest ranking of the world's mining destinations by Canada's authoritative Fraser Institute.
Analysts grapple with Glencore
Mining analysts will spend another day in briefings with Glencore executives, seeking to understand a business that is simultaneously a commodity trader, miner, as well as an investor.
Govt extends mining moratorium
Minister of Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu has extended a moratorium on new applications for prospecting rights.
Galaxy Gold, ARM announce board changes
African Rainbow Minerals has announced a succession process for a new CEO, while Peter Skeat hands over the reins of Galaxy Gold.
ARM more than trebles earnings
African Rainbow Minerals has cracked it in the six months to end-December and there's more to come in the second half of the financial year, according to CEO Andre Wilkens.
Glencore ‘in talks with China, Qatar’
Swiss commodities trader Glencore has opened up talks with sovereign wealth funds in China and Qatar to bring in a cornerstone investor ahead of its planned listing on the LSE, according to a report.
Gordhan speaks out on nationalisation
Nationalisation is not government policy, but everyone is allowed to have a view on the issue, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Oppenheimer to retire from Anglo’s board
Nicky Oppenheimer will step down from his position as a non-executive director of Anglo American in April, according to a company announcement.