Optimum Coal reviews share trades
Directors at Optimum Coal are reviewing an expression of interest from Glencore and share sales made to the suitor, despite the absence of a formal bid, say investors.
Kasukuwere ‘sailing close to the wind’
Is Saviour Kasukuwere the doppelganger he presents to South Africa's own Julius Malema?
AngloGold aims 5km down to unlock ounces
AngloGold Ashanti aims to use new technology to go 5km below the surface, saying it is on the edge of a major shift in the way people think about underground mining.
First Quantum says court upholds DRC claim
First Quantum Minerals says a court has upheld its claim against the cancellation of its Kolwezi tailings project in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rough diamond demand growth to hit record
De Beers is expecting global demand growth for rough diamonds to set a new record this year.
Petra Diamonds profit dips, sees volatile prices
Petra Diamonds says core profit has fallen 5.4% in the year to end-June as higher rough diamond prices outweighs a decline in production and rising costs.
State-owned Alexkor posts operating profit
State-owned diamond miner Alexkor has posted its first gross operating profit in five years, says Deputy Public Enterprises Minister Ben Martins.
Petra upbeat on diamond fundamentals
Petra Diamonds says the diamond market may face some choppy waters for the foreseeable future, but that industry fundamentals will continue to support record prices.
Cutifani sees gold at $2,200/oz in 2012
The CEO of AngloGold Ashanti says he expects gold prices to hit $2,200 an ounce by next year and hints the firm may boost its dividend.
Mwana Africa’s Zimbabwe output tops target
Mwana Africa's Zimbabwe mine output has risen to a monthly average of 4,500 ounces, outstripping its targeted annual production rate.


















