BHP keen on liquefied natural gas market
BHP Billiton will be interested in becoming a liquefied natural gas operator in the long term, says CEO Marius Kloppers, amid speculation the top global miner is eyeing Woodside Petroleum.
Vavi: Aurora debacle greed at its best
Aurora Empowerment Systems encapsulates capitalism at its worst and greed at its best, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
Guinea eyes bigger mines stakes, tougher rules
Guinea's new mining code will give the state a free 15% stake in projects with an option to acquire another 20%, according to a draft report.
Another obligation to hit Zim miners
Zimbabwe is considering legislation to force miners to fund development in local communities, reports a local newspaper.
Gold One gains steam on takeover talk
Gold One International’s share price rally is gaining momentum as the market awaits news of a full-scale takeover of the gold junior.
Uranium prices set to recover
The uranium market will remain in deficit until 2020 and prices will start to recover in the second half of this year, according to a research report by RBC Capital Markets.
Minmetals admits defeat to Barrick on Equinox
China's Minmetals Resources has bowed out of the battle for copper miner Equinox Minerals, saying Barrick Gold Corp's C$7.3bn bid is too rich.
Rio reaches accord with Guinea over Simandou
Rio Tinto says it will pay the government of Guinea $700m after reaching an agreement to resolve all outstanding disputes over its Simandou iron ore project.
Namibia’s state miner pockets key rights
Namibia's government has awarded its state-owned mining company "exclusive exploration and mining' rights to a host of strategic minerals, according to a news report.
Miners to submit regular safety reports
The department of mineral resources will require boards of mining companies to submit quarterly reports on health and safety, parliament hears.