Soft landing in China forecast
China's GDP growth would continue to be supportive of metal prices, according to a report by Goldman Sachs. However, the rand would strengthen before the end of 2012.
Gold up on seasonal China buying; Iran eyed
Gold is on course for a fifth straight session of gains as growing anxiety on Iran boosts its safe-haven appeal and rising seasonal demand in China buoys sentiment.
Zambia govt mediating in First Quantum strike
Zambia's government is mediating to end the strike that has halted production at Canada's First Quantum Minerals flagship copper mine, says the minister of labour.
AngloGold reports Savuka fatality
AngloGold Ashanti has reported a fatality at its Savuka mine near Carletonville, following a fall of ground accident.
Jintu deal sealed as Gold One hits target
Gold One International has exceeded its production target for 2011, avoiding a punitive "claw-back' clause which formed part of its takeover by the Jintu-led consortium.
Appeal against MWS’ water licence dismissed
First Uranium Corporation says the appeal lodged against Mine Waste Solutions' water use licence has been dismissed.
ENRC, First Quantum settle DRC dispute
Kazakh miner ENRC has agreed a $1.25bn settlement with First Quantum Minerals to end a long-running dispute over ownership of the Kolwezi project in the DRC.
Smelters, BHP settle 2012 copper charges
China's copper smelters and BHP Billiton have settled 2012 term copper concentrate treatment and refining charges at $60 a tonne and 6 US cents a pound.
First Quantum says Zambia strike illegal
First Quantum Minerals says a strike at its flagship Zambian copper mine is illegal.
Iron ore fall raises doubts on Australia tax plan
Australia's politically charged mining profits tax may raise less of the initial A$11bn Prime Minister Julia Gillard is promising if iron ore prices return to November levels.