‘SA mines grab debate skewed by race’
A survey shows a sharp racial divide on support for or disagreement with the nationalisation of SA's mines.
Eskom in court over Billiton prices
Amid serious concern about electricity security this winter, the hearing of a court application by Media24 to force Eskom to disclose its prices for BHP Billiton gets under way.
Great Basin still bullish on Burnstone
Great Basin Gold says that recent infill drilling at its Burnstone project produced results in line with or better than mine development expectations.
Gold surges to fresh record
The price of gold rose to a new high on fears of heightened inflation and concerns the dollar would weaken further against the euro.
Rio wins control of Riversdale
Rio Tinto has gained control of Riversdale with a $4bn offer, allowing it to dicate development of its coal mines in Mozambique.
Zim mining body offers equity compromise
Zimbabwe's mining industry has proposed that "social investments" count towards meeting new economic empowerment regulations for foreign mining firms.
Vale makes takeover offer for Metorex
Brazil's Vale, the world's largest producer of iron ore, has made an offer to acquire Metorex for R7.5bn, the two companies said.
Gold Fields output disappoints
Gold Fields has blamed its lower quarterly production on the Christmas break.
Gold surges to record on euro
Gold has struck a record high as a weaker dollar and concerns about inflation sent investors piling into precious metals.
Russian firms to invest in SA rare metals
Two Russian firms have reportedly agreed to participate in government's planned R15bn rare metals processing complex.