Glencore sees first executive exit post-IPO
Glencore is set to lose one of its most senior executives, the first exit since its high-profile public offering last year, as part of a reorganisation of its upper echelons.
India nearly doubles gold import duty
India has hiked its gold import duty by 90% and doubled the tax on silver as the world's biggest consumer of bullion seeks to increase revenues, sending futures prices higher.
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.
Shanduka prepares to widen its reach
Negative sentiment towards SA has kept the valuation of good mining assets in check,
says Shanduka Resources.
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.
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 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.
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.