Glencore ‘leads bid’ for Exxaro’s Rosh Pinah
Glencore International is emerging as the preferred bidder for the 50.04% stake in Namibia's Rosh Pinah Zinc mine held by Exxaro Resources, reports Bloomberg.
Revised MPRDA at least a year away
Proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act will not come into law before end-2012, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
Rio Tinto sees customers turning cautious
Rio Tinto has warned that further cracks may be emerging in global commodities markets as the economies of Europe and the United States waver.
First repatriated gold lands in Venezuela
Amid wild celebrations, a first shipment of gold bars has arrived in Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez ordered almost all the country's foreign bullion reserves be repatriated.
Anglo’s growth assets near production
Diversified miner Anglo American’s production profile will change dramatically over the next two years as its four largest expansion projects are commissioned.
Unity needed in nationalisation debate: Phosa
South Africa should speak with one voice on the issues that troubled its economy, such as nationalisation, said Mathews Phosa, ANC Treasurer-General.
Northam concludes two-year wage deal
Northam Platinum concludes a two-year wage agreement at its Zondereinde division.
ICT, Kumba decision due mid-December
Mid-December should hear a judgement on the dispute over iron ore mineral rights between Imperial Crown Trading, Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal.
Anglo’s Barro Alto to pick up pace
Anglo American's Brazilian nickel producer, Barro Alto, would reach full capacity in the second half of 2012, the company said.
Mining to drive Zim growth: Biti
Gold production would double, diamonds would bag $600m ... The outlook for Zimbabwe economic growth would be based partly on its mining industry.