Glencore to close IPO book early
Glencore will close the books for its planned $11bn initial public offering on May 17, a day ahead of the original schedule, underscoring strong demand for the offer.
Eastplats posts loss, mine damaged
Eastern Platinum has posted a quarterly loss on lower output and the company says its flagship Crocodile River Mine project is damaged following a wage dispute.
AngloGold approves new BEE structure
AngloGold Ashanti says shareholders have accepted the restructuring of its BEE share ownership transaction entered into in 2006.
Eastplats shares hit the skids
Eastern Platinum’s share price has been punished as investor disappointment over woeful results were exacerbated by an ongoing and allegedly violent labour dispute.
Glencore unfazed over commodities falls
Glencore International CEO Ivan Glasenberg says recent falls in commodity prices were due to "froth" in the market and that demand for the company's IPO remains strong.
Amsa to secure own iron ore mine
UPDATED - ArcelorMittal SA raised the prospect of restarting its own mining division saying it was in negotiations to develop an iron ore mine.
Namibia blasts Glencore over fuel deal
A contract between Glencore and Namibia’s petroleum parastatal Namcor has masked the Swiss company’s aim to take over the country’s oil industry, reports The Namibian.
AngloGold Ashanti dives into Eritrea
AngloGold Ashanti reckons Eritrea may turn out to be another Colombia for the group in terms of successful gold exploration.
James Campbell takes over at Rockwell
African Diamonds ex-MD James Campbell has been appointed the new CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, where he will immediately have to convince investors to plough more money into the company.
Namibia gives clarity on mine permits
Namibia's mines minister has confirmed that a policy to grant future mining rights to a state-owned firm will not impact existing mining and exploration licences.