Vale makes takeover offer for Metorex
Brazil's Vale, the world's largest producer of iron ore, has made an offer to acquire Metorex for R7.5bn, the two companies said.
Aurora to appear before MPs
Liquidator Enver Motala says he and Aurora will give parliament's mineral resources committee an overview of what is happening with Pamodzi's gold mines.
Harmony says bond could help fund Wafi-Golpu
Harmony says a bond issue is an option to finance development of its project in Papua New Guinea.
Keaton’s Eskom contract extended
Coal exploration and development company Keaton Energy says its contract with power utility Eskom had been extended.
Govt plans to profit from rare metals
Government reportedly plans to establish a R15bn plant to process rare metals, which are used in cell phones, flat-screen TVs and microwaves.
Davies unapologetic about steel stance
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies again maintained a tough stand against steel producers, saying the government is unhappy with their prices.
Eskom in talks with Vunene on coal deal
Power utility Eskom say it is in talks with Vunene Mining to secure a five-year coal supply deal for its Camden power station.
Chinese pay top dollar for marginal assets
A Chinese firm appears to be paying an exorbitant amount for highly marginal gold assets that Harmony was happy to sell last year at a fraction of the price to current owner Taung Gold.
Rio secures more than 49% of Riversdale
Global miner Rio Tinto says it has beaten its target of acquiring 47% of Riversdale ahead of the deadline for its takeover offer.
Acid water blamed on mine liquidators
Liquidators of two mines on the East Rand have fought back after being accused of contributing to environmental damage.