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.
Shanduka prepares to widen its reach
Negative sentiment towards SA has kept the valuation of good mining assets in check,
says Shanduka Resources.
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.
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.
Miranda set to announce resolution
Miranda Minerals is hoping to draw a line under shareholder in-fighting that almost took the company to bankruptcy.
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.
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.