BRC Diamondcore, Rio in DRC venture
BRC DiamondCore says it has entered into a JV agreement with Rio Tinto for a new exploration program in northern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Merafe FY ferrochrome output up 48 pct
Merafe Resources says its full-year ferrochrome output rose by 48%, after it restarted suspended furnaces following a upswing in demand.
Majali’s co-accused case postponed
The fraud case against late businessman Sandile Majali's four co-accused has been postponed in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg.
Shabangu to address Mining Indaba
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will welcome delegates to the Mining Indaba, the industry’s premier event.
Record annual production for Xstrata commodities
Diversified resources group Xtrata has reported that it achieved record annual production of coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, mined nickel and refined nickel in 2010.
Godsell slams political appointments
Bobby Godsell said companies that appointed people with political reach on their boards were corrupt.
Sekoko in Eskom coal supply talks
Sekoko Coal says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eskom for the supply of coal from 2012.
BHP to divest SA coal rights
BHP Billiton says it plans to sell off some of its virgin coal prospecting rights and to focus on existing operations instead.
Uranium One rides the nuclear wave
Uranium One shares hit a new 12-month high on Tuesday as the uranium spot price moved up to $70/lb but competitor First Uranium is headed south because of financial problems.
BHP, Rio investors want cash, not deals
Investors have written to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to say the miners should ditch ambitions for mega deals in favour of share buyback schemes, according to a report.