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Great Basin still bullish on Burnstone

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Great Basin Gold says that recent infill drilling at its Burnstone project produced results in line with or better than mine development expectations.

Eskom in court over Billiton prices

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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.

Eskom mulled buying back BHP contract

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Eskom has seriously considered "buying back" the supply contract for BHP Billiton’s Hillside aluminium smelter, but it remains too expensive.

‘SA mines grab debate skewed by race’

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A survey shows a sharp racial divide on support for or disagreement with the nationalisation of SA's mines.

Gold surges to fresh record

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The price of gold rose to a new high on fears of heightened inflation and concerns the dollar would weaken further against the euro.

Competing bid likely for Metorex

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Now that Vale has started the ball rolling with its takeover offer, it seems likely there is going to be a competing bid for Metorex from Chinese investors.

BHP Billiton completes $6.3bn buyback

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BHP Billiton has bought back 4.4% of its shares as part of its $10bn capital management program.

Russian firms to invest in SA rare metals

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Two Russian firms have reportedly agreed to participate in government's planned R15bn rare metals processing complex.

Gold surges to record on euro

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Gold has struck a record high as a weaker dollar and concerns about inflation sent investors piling into precious metals.

Vale makes takeover offer for Metorex

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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.