Gold may end long bull-run, says GFMS
Gold may reach a record high above $2,000 an ounce in late 2012 or early 2013, but the precious metal is nearing the end of a decade-long run, says metals consultancy GFMS.
Niger to pursue nuclear despite Fukushima
Niger will push ahead with a plan to develop civilian nuclear energy in partnership with other West African peers despite recent accidents including Fukushima, says the country's president.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore output flattens out
Rio Tinto has reported near-flat production growth of iron ore for the fourth quarter, weaker than some market expectations amid concerns that Chinese demand is softening.
Xstrata Coal sells Spitzkop, Tselentis
Xstrata Coal has the sale of its Spitzkop and Tselentis collieries and supporting coal assets in Mpumalanga to the Imbawula Group.
Miranda set to announce resolution
Miranda Minerals is hoping to draw a line under shareholder in-fighting that almost took the company to bankruptcy.
Watchdog explains ruling on Petmin’s SamQuarz
Allowing the sale of Petmin’s SamQuarz silica mine to Thaba Chueu will enable the buyer to control the critical input of its downstream competitors, says the Competition Commission.
Forbes Coal posts revenue increase
Forbes & Manhattan Coal, which has listings in Toronto and Johannesburg, has reported a 245% increase in revenue year-on-year for the quarter to end-November 2011.
Anglo ordered to release Mitsubishi contract
Anglo American is on the back foot in its dispute with Codelco as a Chilean court orders it to release the sale contract signed with Mitsubishi over a stake in Anglo American Sur.
Godongwana stays as state intervention ‘chief’
Enoch Godongwana, who is serving his last day in Cabinet, will remain in his position as head of the ANC’s committee that will handle the report on state intervention in mining.
Funds target pockets of tight supply in 2012
Tight supply in grains and industrial metals such as copper along with further support for gold offer opportunities in what top commodities managers see as another challenging year in 2012