Bisichi impasse benefits Wescoal
Wescoal has pulled off a "company-making" transaction by acquiring the Pegasus coal deposit on the back of a bust-up between the original owners dating back years.
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.
BHP Billiton CFO Vanselow steps down
BHP Billiton has announced the retirement of its popular chief financial officer Alex Vanselow and expanded its top management committee.
ANC to redraft nationalisation report
The African National Congress has returned a report with policy recommendations on the issue of mine nationalisation for redrafting, says a senior party official.
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.
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.
Northam concludes two-year wage deal
Northam Platinum concludes a two-year wage agreement at its Zondereinde division.
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.
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.