Barclays sees copper prices averaging $9,000
Barclays Capital expects copper prices to rise by around 10% from current levels, while gold prices are projected to climb above $2,000 an ounce by the third quarter.
Implats’ Brown resigns, offers Zim help
David Brown, CEO of Impala Platinum, calls it a day after 14 years on the platinum
firm's board, but promises to assist with the firm's Zimbabwe affairs if asked.
BHP sees no sign of China slowdown
BHP Billiton forecasts record iron ore production this year as its quarterly output jumps by a fifth, shrugging off predictions that growth in top buyer China will slow.
Gold Fields says 2011 output totals 3.49m oz
Gold Fields says its attributable production for the 2011 financial year is expected to be 3.49 million ounces.
Gold may end long bull-run, says GFMS
Gold may reach a record high above $2,000 an ounce in late 2012 or early 2013, but the precious metal is nearing the end of a decade-long run, says metals consultancy GFMS.
Shanduka prepares to widen its reach
Negative sentiment towards SA has kept the valuation of good mining assets in check,
says Shanduka Resources.
Miranda set to announce resolution
Miranda Minerals is hoping to draw a line under shareholder in-fighting that almost took the company to bankruptcy.
Xstrata Coal sells Spitzkop, Tselentis
Xstrata Coal has the sale of its Spitzkop and Tselentis collieries and supporting coal assets in Mpumalanga to the Imbawula Group.
Watchdog explains ruling on Petmin’s SamQuarz
Allowing the sale of Petmin’s SamQuarz silica mine to Thaba Chueu will enable the buyer to control the critical input of its downstream competitors, says the Competition Commission.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore output flattens out
Rio Tinto has reported near-flat production growth of iron ore for the fourth quarter, weaker than some market expectations amid concerns that Chinese demand is softening.