Gold price set to explode as Europe dithers
Gold experts Martin Murenbeeld and Frank Holmes reckon the gold price is about to explode because of the Eurozone crisis and the negative real interest rates ruling in many economies.
Harmony to cancel UK listing
Harmony Gold Mining, SA's third largest gold producer, has said it was streamlining its listings by cancelling the listing of its shares in the UK.
Peru’s Humala tightens grip in Cabinet overhaul
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has sworn in a new team of ministers in a shake-up that may lead to harsher crackdowns on social protests.
Mwana Africa H1 loss narrows
Mwana Africa has reported a narrower first-half loss, driven mainly by a jump in production at its Freda Rebecca gold mine in Zimbabwe.
Severstal takes control of Liberia iron project
Severstal has said it reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 38.5% stake in the Putu iron ore project from Afferro for $65m, as well as possible future payments.
ANC warms to Chile mines policy
If a mining model based on the "Miracle of Chile' is pursued, ideological, financial and political compromises lie in the wake for South Africa's mining industry.
African Barrick Gold to miss 2011 output target
African Barrick Gold says it will fall short of its 2011 production target because of escalating power disruptions to national grid electricity supply in Tanzania.
Rio Tinto a likely future partner at Husab
Rio Tinto may enter into another partnership with a Chinese firm, this time in Namibia, where it may be the preferred participant as China swoops on another strategic asset.
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.
China Guangdong says Extract worth $2.2bn
China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp has valued its proposed offer for Australia's Extract Resources at $2.22bn, after agreeing to buy Kalahari Minerals, the top shareholder in Extract.