Petra’s blue diamond fetches record price
Petra Diamonds says it has sold a blue diamond mined in SA for a record $300 000 a carat.
Mvela shareholders block Blackstar buyout
Investment firm Mvela Group says its shareholders have blocked a buyout offer from London-listed Blackstar Group, sinking a $215m deal.
BHP sells Chidliak diamond stake
BHP Billiton will sell its majority stake in the Chidliak exploration project in northern Canada to partner Peregrine Diamonds, less than a month after announcing a review of its diamond assets.
AngloGold now holds 19.9% in Mariana Resources
AngloGold Ashanti now holds a 19.9% stake in exploration and development company Mariana Resources.
Num wants First Uranium CEO to be fired
The National Union of Mineworkers has urged mining company First Uranium Corporation to fire its CEO after the company said it may retrench 1,800 mineworkers.
Gold tests $1,600 but Europe anxiety weighs
Spot gold is struggling to breach $1,600 an ounce, as investors remain nervous over the progress of the euro zone's efforts to rein in its debt crisis.
Sishen judgment postponed
Judge Raymond Zondo is not expected to release his full judgment in the North Gauteng High Court case over the disputed right in Sishen iron ore before Wednesday.
Lonmin finalises wage deals
Lonmin and the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union have wrapped up outstanding wage increase negotiations.
Sishen: the full summary
The complete abridged ruling by Judge Raymond Zondo in the North Gauteng High Court case on the disputed mineral right in Sishen Iron Ore, delivered on December 15.
London Mining delays first Marampa shipment
Lonon Mining, which began producing iron ore from its Marampa operation in Sierra Leone earlier this month, has delayed its first shipment to January.