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.
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.
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.
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.