Gold soars to near $1,900/oz
Spot gold has surged more than 1% to a third consecutive all-time high, as investors flee to the safety of bullion amid fears of another US recession and the euro zone's debt crisis.
Paladin secures uranium sales agreement
Uranium miner Paladin Energy has signed a series of term uranium sales agreements for output from the Langer Heinrich Stage 3 expansion in the Namib Desert.
Gold headed for $2,400, say experts
Gold is headed for $2,400, according to gold analyst Martin Murenbeeld, while Paul Walker reports from Chennai that Indians are buying the metal like there's no tomorrow.
Shabangu calls for more women executives
More women are needed in top positions in the mining industry, says Minerals Minister Susan Shabangu.
Anglo weighing counter offer for Macarthur
Anglo American is contemplating a bid for Australia's Macarthur Coal that will challenge US coal company Peabody Energy's earlier offer, according to a Bloomberg report.
Gold a bubble that may deflate, says analyst
Record gold prices may be heading for a correction of about 8 % next month, but the safe-haven metal may also rally to $2,400 an ounce next year, says an analyst.
Record profits for Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds earned record profits in the six months to end-June as prices for the top class diamonds it produces from the Letseng and Ellendale mines went through the roof.
Harare ultimatum to foreign firms
Zimbabwe has given foreign companies a 14-day ultimatum to submit "acceptable' plans on transferring majority stakes to locals or risk losing permits.
Num explains its nationalisation stance
The National Union of Mineworkers has reiterated its support for the nationalisation of mines, but says such a policy should be informed by the country’s developmental needs.
Kumba responds to Sishen right uncertainty
UPDATED: Kumba Iron Ore has drawn a line under any uncertainty over its 78.6% mining right in Sishen, arguing the right is secure in accordance with the MPRDA.