Gold Fields venture suspends Kyrgyz drilling
Gold Fields' joint venture in Kyrgyzstan will suspend drilling after supporters of its exploration project in the Central Asian state have received death threats.
Rio Tinto defies gloom with record ore sales
Global miner Rio Tinto has brushed off fears of a global economic crisis, reporting record iron ore sales and a 5% jump in output for the third quarter.
CRG’s court bid over revoked right starts
Central Rand Gold says it has started court proceedings in its bid to set aside the decision taken by die Minister of Mineral Resources to cancel its mining right.
Nogxina tipped for Mexico post
Former director-general at the Department of Mineral Resources, Sandile Nogxina, is tipped to be appointed South Africa’s next ambassador to Mexico.
Mugabe’s health steers Zimbabwe destiny
President Robert Mugabe's failing health has likely forced his Zanu-PF party to press for early elections in Zimbabwe, but it has not so far loosened his grip on power.
Codelco funds option in Anglo copper mine
Chile's Codelco secures $6.75bn in bridging finance that could see it take a 49% stake in Anglo American Sur, a property that houses Anglo American's prized copper mine, Los Bronces.
Exxaro again faces Eskom uncertainty
SA's economy, and Exxaro Resources in particular, may be in for more bad news if there is another delay in the start-up of the first generating set at the Medupi power station.
Looking for a better Chinese deal
If Africans are going to take full advantage of China's hunger for its resources, they need to focus less on the instant cash and more on securing more substantial deals.
First Uranium posts quarterly sales increase
First Uranium says that its second-quarter gold sales rose 17.7% from the prior quarter and it is maintaining its full year outlook despite problems at both its projects.
BHP approves $1.2bn for Olympic Dam expansion
BHP Billiton has approved $1.2bn in pre-commitment capital to start expansion work on its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine.