Xstrata upbeat over commodities outlook
Xstrata is confident in the medium- and long-term outlook for commodity markets, says CEO Mick Davis.
Sentula sees improved performance
Sentula Mining is expecting to report a rise in full-year earnings, and also sees better margins in its current financial year.
Big boost for Mozambican port
Mozambique's Ports Development Company has announced a $1bn investment over
the next 20 years to improve infrastructure at the country's main port.
Aurora assets to be audited for sale
The assets of mines owned by the stricken Aurora group are being inspected and sale negotiations opened.
Aquarius Platinum cans Blue Ridge
Aquarius Platinum is to put its Blue Ridge mine on care and maintenance because of low rand platinum prices and will instead focus on development of Booysendal South.
State seeks to revive Alexkor
State-owned diamond miner Alexkor is once again on the lookout for new mining ventures, says a senior government official.
Germany won’t draw followers for nuclear plan
A German plan to shut all nuclear reactors by 2022 is unlikely to inspire many imitators abroad, experts say.
Rockwell makes operating profit
Rockwell Diamonds has returned to profitability, although actual production fell short of internal management targets during the year to end-February.
Eskom to build new coal-to-gas station
Eskom wants to build a new 2,100MW power station, making use of new underground coal-to-gas technology, according to a senior official.
Cyber attack warning for resource firms
The Australian government says high-tech threats against resource and other firms are intensifying.