Rio Tinto says could export Guinea iron ore ‘early’
Rio Tinto may use trucks to export iron ore from its Simandou project in Guinea before a 2015 target, says CEO Tom Albanese.
JP Morgan warns over slumping platinum output
JP Morgan Cazenove has sounded a warning over the negative impact on the platinum miners of falling production linked to increased safety inspections by the Department of Mineral Resources.
Kumba, Amsa put arbitration on ice
ArcelorMittal SA and Kumba Iron Ore have placed an arbitration process over a supply agreement on hold, saying it will continue once the court case over the disputed Sishen right is finalised.
Anglo names new boss for Brazil iron ore
Anglo American has replaced the head of its Brazilian iron ore operations, which includes its flagship $5bn Minas-Rio project, naming its commercial director as chief executive.
BHP Billiton may do an Anglo American
Management changes at BHP Billiton and comments by CEO Marius Kloppers have fanned speculation the miner will sell less profitable assets to exploit its crown jewels.
Glencore pays R900m for Umcebo Mining
Glencore International extended its participation in the South African coal industry after offering R900m for Umcebo Coal which has annual production of 7.2Mt.
No slow down on mining projects yet says MDM
Worries about the global sovereign debt crisis may have hit commodity prices but they have not yet impacted on projects being undertaken by mining groups.
Xstrata sticks by Lonmin investment
Xstrata said it was unsure how to capture the value in its 25% stake in Lonmin but said it continued to see value in the position.
Minmetals extends Anvil offer
Minmetals Resources has extended its offer for Anvil Mining until January 11, the company said.
SA net reserves fall
South Africa's net gold and foreign exchange reserves fell to $48.633bn in November from $49.221bn in October.