Rockwell trims fundraising target
Rockwell Diamonds has scaled down its plans to raise C$35.3m in new funds, opting to aim for $20m instead.
Flooding continues to impact BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton has reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly jump in metallurgical coal production from flood-hit eastern Australia.
Merafe expects sharp drop in earnings
Ferrochrome producer Merafe Resources expects sharply lower earnings for the six months to June and is cutting back production because of current weaker market conditions.
Coal workers want ‘reasonable’ offer
At the start of wage negotiations in the coal sector, unions demand a 14% wage hike, while firms offer 5%.
Metorex output stays flat
Copper producer Metorex has said first-half copper output rose 1% compared with the preceding six-months, while production of cobalt fell 6%.
Coal law could benefit SA exporters
Draft legislation in Indonesia could prove very profitable for South African coal exporters seeking to export lower quality coal to India and China.
Gold poised for more gains
The price of gold hovered below its record high, on course for a 12th straight day of gains as global jitters fuel safe haven buying.
Petra Diamonds steams ahead
Petra Diamonds has delivered a trading update backing CEO Johan Dippenaar’s claim the company is one of the world’s leading diamond producers.
Gold Fields resumes Beatrix operations
Gold Fields has resumed operations at the No.3 shaft of its Beatrix mine, says a company spokesperson.