Botswana reshapes the diamond business
Botswana is staking its claim to be the world's most important diamond centre through a radical overhaul of its relationship with De Beers.
Zimbabwe again softens tone
Zimbabwe has again hinted it may show flexibility in its stance towards foreign mining companies.
De Beers signs 10-year Debswana deal
De Beers, the diamond miner and marketer in which Anglo American has a 45% stake, has signed a long-term contract with Botswana's Debswana.
SA to build new nuclear power plants
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says she has signed off on a proposal for new nuclear energy plants which is to be sent to the cabinet soon.
Less of a void at Central Rand Gold
An internal study shows the "double void" problem at Central Rand Gold may not be as bad as initially feared, but the share price has hit an all-time low of 9c compared with R20 in 2007.
Rand may test R7.50 level
The rand has weakened against the dollar and looks set to hit a new year low above R7.50/dollar.
GFMS: gold to breach $2,000 by year-end
Gold prices are likely to break through $2,000 an ounce by year-end to new record highs, says metals consultancy GFMS.
Pan African tipped for more gains
Pan African Holdings has posted share price gains of around 34% in 2011, following a 27% rise in 2010. Some may ask whether it is time to sell on a high.
Anglo to build $3bn Peru mine in 2012
Anglo America will start construction on its $3bn Quellaveco copper mine next year, says the company's Peru chief.
Sekoko in talks with ‘cornerstone’ investor
Sekoko Resources, in joint venture with Firestone Energy to develop coal in the Limpopo province's Waterberg, is in talks with multinational power company that could become a cornerstone shareholder.