SA not geared for resources run, says Sanlam
Mining will add more than an additional R50bn to SA’s GDP by 2015 if infrastructure bottlenecks are cleared and market share is maintained, says an investment house.
Randgold takes the measure of Kibali
Further drilling work is bearing out Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow's optimism on the upside potential of the Kibali gold deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tongon delivers for Randgold Resources
West African gold producer Randgold Resources is staying on track to hit its 2011 production forecasts, as new flagship mine Tongon continues to ramp-up successfully.
Exxaro sees significant HEPS increase
Diversified miner Exxaro says it expects to report a rise in first-half headline earnings per share, boosted by a good performance at its coal business.
Rio’s Albanese ‘realistic’ about Africa
CEO of the $127bn mining group says it serves to be realistic about where it can invest and that resource nationalism will be a challenge for 'years to come'.
AngloGold Ashanti reports record earnings
AngloGold Ashanti cracked it in the June quarter, making record earnings from the rising gold price underpinned by good cost control.
Coal to boost mining share of Mozambique GDP
Mozambique's coal exports will more than double the contribution of mineral resources to the country's GDP within three years, says a government official.
Rio Tinto misses target, expands buyback
Global miner Rio Tinto has reported a 35% jump in first-half profit, but missed market expectations.
Impala in fresh wage talks
The National Union of Mineworkers plans talks with negotiators at Impala Platinum to head off a strike over wages that may impact global prices of the precious metal.
Gold miners return to hedging
For just the second time in five years, global gold miners have returned to net hedging.