Small miners take aim at Shabangu
A document criticising the amended mining charter is calling for Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to relinquish her position of leading transformation in the sector.
ICT founder linked to more disputed deals
Phemelo Sehunelo, the advocate whose ICT turned Jacob Zuma's son into a multimillionaire, is at the centre of another two controversial mining deals, reports City Press.
Super-rich buy gold by ton
The world's wealthiest people have responded to economic worries by buying gold by the bar - and sometimes by the ton, according to bankers catering to the very rich.
Gold Fields closes debut $1bn bond
Gold Fields says it has successfully completed its $1bn bond offering to international investors.
JP Morgan calls metals higher
It's looking good for commodities according to JP Morgan as investment demand, economic stimulus packages and renewed inflation are expected to drive up prices across the board next year.
Gold hits record as Vietnam mulls imports
Spot gold has hit an all-time peak on a weak dollar and after Vietnam said it may allow gold imports if prices keep rising.
Kazakh firm hopes to jump-start Zim mine
Kazakh mining group ENRC is keen to add platinum to its production portfolio, working to overcome hurdles for its Zimbabwe project.
SA firm plans $300m pig iron project
South Africa Metals Equity plans a new plant which may produce about 500 000 tonnes per annum of pig iron.
Sasol Mining concludes BEE deal
Sasol Mining has completed the Ixia Coal transaction, as part of the company's empowerment strategy, with WIPCoal Investments as the majority partner.
Vanadium’s turbocharged future
The battery has beaten the fuel cell in the race to power electric vehicles, which means an increase in demand for vanadium, lithium and rare earth metals.