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.
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.
Shanduka prepares to widen its reach
Negative sentiment towards SA has kept the valuation of good mining assets in check,
says Shanduka Resources.
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.
Poll, indigenisation weigh on Zimbabwe miners
Regulatory uncertainty will continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment in
Zimbabwe this year, amid the advancement of indigenisation and looming elections.
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.
Forbes Coal posts revenue increase
Forbes & Manhattan Coal, which has listings in Toronto and Johannesburg, has reported a 245% increase in revenue year-on-year for the quarter to end-November 2011.
Niger to pursue nuclear despite Fukushima
Niger will push ahead with a plan to develop civilian nuclear energy in partnership with other West African peers despite recent accidents including Fukushima, says the country's president.
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.
Anglo ordered to release Mitsubishi contract
Anglo American is on the back foot in its dispute with Codelco as a Chilean court orders it to release the sale contract signed with Mitsubishi over a stake in Anglo American Sur.