AngloGold takes 11.5% stake in Stratex
AngloGold Ashanti has taken an 11.5% stake in Stratex International, an exploration and development company with mines in Turkey, Ethiopia and Djibouti.
Kimberley ends Marange diamonds ban
The Kimberley Process has lifted a freeze on the sale of diamonds from Zimbabwe's disputed Marange fields, says the head of the global "blood diamonds" monitor.
Gold steady as investors mull Greece crisis
Gold is trading steady as uncertainty over Greece's ability to remain solvent lingers.
Anglo: nationalisation not the way to go
Resources giant Anglo American says nationalisation is not the right model for South Africa.
Online rights system to shut down for maintenance
The department of mineral resources says its online mineral rights application system would be undergoing scheduled maintenance and upgrade work next week.
ARM chooses new CEO
African Rainbow Minerals has picked one of its own executives - Mike Schmidt - to take over as CEO from Andre Wilkens in March next year.
DRDGOLD cuts Blyvoor’s lifeline
DRDGOLD says it will suspend financing of Blyvoor mine and begin with business rescue proceedings to keep the asset operational.
Exxaro walks away from Territory
Exxaro Resources has confirmed that its offer for Territory Resources will not be increased.
MPs to discuss tax levy for acid drainage
Members of parliament are to consider the establishment of an environmental tax superfund to pay for the acid mine water crisis.
State names water ‘transgressors’
The department of water affairs has listed 100 mines operating without water licences, four of which - including Exxaro and Gold Fields assets - have not yet made applications.