Zambia aims to double copper output
Copper output in Zambia will rise to 2 million tonnes by 2015 from around 900,000 tonnes this year as new mines open and others are expanded, says the country's finance minister.
Rio seeks to delist Riversdale
Rio Tinto proposes to delist Riversdale Mining after gaining control of more than 73% of the firm.
Namibia plan ‘taken out of context’
Uranium explorer Extract Resources says it will seek clarity from the Namibia government on reports it plans to assign almost all mineral rights to a state-owned company.
State to appeal mining rights ruling
The state will appeal a judgment by the North Gauteng High Court that the holder of an expropriated older order mineral right has to be compensated.
Landmark rights ruling to hit state coffers
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that the holder of an old order mineral right is entitled to compensation, paving the way to millions of rands in claims against the state.
BHP keen on liquefied natural gas market
BHP Billiton will be interested in becoming a liquefied natural gas operator in the long term, says CEO Marius Kloppers, amid speculation the top global miner is eyeing Woodside Petroleum.
Gold One gobbles up Rand Uranium
Gold One International says it has struck a $250m deal to take over Rand Uranium.
Zimplats in final talks with state
Impala Platinum's Zimbabwe unit in two weeks expects to conclude talks with the government about its compliance with local ownership proposals, says its CEO.
Froneman sets out Rand Uranium strategy
Gold One aims to more than double its gold output with the purchase of Rand Uranium, saying it will prioritise gold before developing any uranium assets.
Vavi: Aurora debacle greed at its best
Aurora Empowerment Systems encapsulates capitalism at its worst and greed at its best, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.