Zimbabwe to resume diamond exports
Zimbabwe plans to resume selling diamonds from its controversial Marange fields within days, saying it fully meets the standards required by the body that regulates trade in conflict diamonds.
South Korea seeks $1bn DRC mining deal
A consortium of South Korean companies will seek a minerals-for-infrastructure deal in Democratic Republic of Congo that could be worth $1bn, officials say.
Potash Corp asks regulator for more time
Canada's Potash Corp is asking a provincial regulator to uphold its shareholder rights plan, saying potential white knights need more time to fund possible bids to rival BHP's hostile offer.
All eyes on gold majors’ numbers
The strong rand is expected to erode the benefit of the rise in gold's dollar price for SA’s top three producers - scheduled to report third-quarter earnings in November.
India to snap up gold in festival week
India's gold sales during its biggest festival week may rise by 40% from a year ago as consumers pick up the metal in anticipation of further gains from the current, near-record price levels.
Govt fights claim over Vaal coal rights
Government has denied that Imperial Crown Trading received coal rights for 162 ecologically sensitive spots next to the Vaal River, but confirmed that it had received an application from the controversial company.
Gold One to miss production forecast
Gold One International won’t make its revised production target of 85,000 ounces for the calendar year, with actual output likely to be less than 70,000oz.
More clarity needed on SA mining rules
Coal of Africa CEO John Wallington says greater clarity is needed over regulatory processes in South Africa if the country is to improve its image as a mining investment destination
Moody’s takes a shine to AngloGold
Moody's expects the elimination of its hedge position will boost AngloGold Ashanti's future operating profitability and cash flow generation.
SA remains coy to fiddle with rand
South Africa will not be making "inappropriate short-term" responses to weaken the rand as this will hamper longer-term economic growth, says finance minister Pravin Gordhan.