Gold bull Paulson sells third of bullion holdings
Hedge fund manager and long-time gold bull John Paulson slashed his bullion holdings by a third in the past quarter, a move which has dampened sentiment in the gold market.
Codelco fights back against Anglo American
Codelco says it has filed a lawsuit against Anglo American in a bid to prevent the global miner from selling further stakes in the global miner's Chilean copper properties.
Gillard pushes to end India uranium sales ban
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is pushing to overturn a ban on sales of uranium to India, potentially opening up a new and growing market for suppliers.
Hard going for Anooraq and Eastplats
The share prices of Anooraq Resources and Eastern Platinum are almost equally depressed, although Eastplats is in far better financial and operational shape than Anooraq.
First Uranium able to turn the tide, says CEO
First Uranium CEO Deon van der Mescht says delivery on three key issues will result in a turnaround of the company’s collapsing share price.
TFR ups ante on mine to port deliveries
Transnet Freight Rail upped the ante in improving its mine to port minerals delivery rate telling miners trains would leave sidings even if wagons were not fully filled.
Northam raises R1bn loan for Booysendal
Northam Platinum has made sure it can fund the construction of its new Booysendal mine to completion by negotiating a R1bn credit facility with Nedbank.
Lonmin hits sales target, boosts earnings
Lonmin says earnings have risen 59%, despite a strike at its Karee operations that forced it to cut output targets and drove up unit costs.
BHP sees shale gas capex over $4bn in 2012
BHP Billiton plans to spend over $4bn on developing shale gas in 2012, following two shale gas acquisitions this year, says the head of the group's petroleum business.
Metorex gives Jinchuan deal update
Metorex has given an updated timeline for the conclusion its proposed takeover by China's Jinchuan group.