Gold price set to explode as Europe dithers
Gold experts Martin Murenbeeld and Frank Holmes reckon the gold price is about to explode because of the Eurozone crisis and the negative real interest rates ruling in many economies.
Harmony to cancel UK listing
Harmony Gold Mining, SA's third largest gold producer, has said it was streamlining its listings by cancelling the listing of its shares in the UK.
Mwana Africa H1 loss narrows
Mwana Africa has reported a narrower first-half loss, driven mainly by a jump in production at its Freda Rebecca gold mine in Zimbabwe.
ANC warms to Chile mines policy
If a mining model based on the "Miracle of Chile' is pursued, ideological, financial and political compromises lie in the wake for South Africa's mining industry.
JP Morgan warns over slumping platinum output
JP Morgan Cazenove has sounded a warning over the negative impact on the platinum miners of falling production linked to increased safety inspections by the Department of Mineral Resources.
Rio Tinto says could export Guinea iron ore ‘early’
Rio Tinto may use trucks to export iron ore from its Simandou project in Guinea before a 2015 target, says CEO Tom Albanese.
African Barrick Gold to miss 2011 output target
African Barrick Gold says it will fall short of its 2011 production target because of escalating power disruptions to national grid electricity supply in Tanzania.
Kumba, Amsa put arbitration on ice
ArcelorMittal SA and Kumba Iron Ore have placed an arbitration process over a supply agreement on hold, saying it will continue once the court case over the disputed Sishen right is finalised.
Rio Tinto a likely future partner at Husab
Rio Tinto may enter into another partnership with a Chinese firm, this time in Namibia, where it may be the preferred participant as China swoops on another strategic asset.
Support grows for Durban climate deal
Support has grown for an EU plan to agree a global climate change pact with binding targets by 2015, after poor nations forged alliances with developed countries.