First Uranium able to turn the tide, says CEO
First Uranium CEO Deon van der Mescht says delivery on three key issues will result in a turnaround of the company’s collapsing share price.
Codelco fights back against Anglo American
Codelco says it has filed a lawsuit against Anglo American in a bid to prevent the global miner from selling further stakes in the global miner's Chilean copper properties.
Gillard pushes to end India uranium sales ban
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is pushing to overturn a ban on sales of uranium to India, potentially opening up a new and growing market for suppliers.
Pressure to stay on platinum, says Johnson Matthey
The platinum market will stay in surplus during 2011 and 2012, despite modest supply growth from South Africa, according to the latest research from Johnson Matthey.
BHP suffers second defeat over power prices
A court has refused to grant BHP Billiton leave to appeal against a judgment which forces the group to disclose the prices it pays for electricity at its aluminium operations.
Northam gets R1bn credit facility
Northam has entered into a R1bn five-year revolving credit facility agreement with Nedbank.
Harmony ‘not ready’ to sell PNG assets
Harmony Gold says it has received a number of proposals from parties interested in acquiring its assets in Papua New Guinea, but it is not ready to sell.
BHP sees shale gas capex over $4bn in 2012
BHP Billiton plans to spend over $4bn on developing shale gas in 2012, following two shale gas acquisitions this year, says the head of the group's petroleum business.
Metorex gives Jinchuan deal update
Metorex has given an updated timeline for the conclusion its proposed takeover by China's Jinchuan group.
Northam raises R1bn loan for Booysendal
Northam Platinum has made sure it can fund the construction of its new Booysendal mine to completion by negotiating a R1bn credit facility with Nedbank.