Platfields to list on JSE
Platfields Limited is to proceed with its listing on the JSE and is looking for R200m to push ahead with two platinum projects and a gold exploration plan.
RBPlat proceeds with R1.3bn capex plan
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has approved an expansion project for the group's North Shaft Merensky Phase III project at the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine.
Newcrest halts Ivory Coast operations
Newcrest Mining has temporarily suspended operations at its Bonikro gold mine in Ivory Coast as precaution due to possible security issues tied to the recent election tensions.
Village takes over Simmers
Bernard Swanepoel is back into gold mining boots and all with the acquisition of Simmer and Jack Mines, but now comes the hard part of making Simmers' marginal operations perform.
Keaton granted debt facility for Vanggatfontein
Keaton Energy says it has successfully secured a credit-approved offer of R255m in project finance to complete its Vanggatfontein coal mining project near Delmas.
Gold ends week above $1,400
Gold has regained strength as the dollar tumbled after disappointing jobs data cast doubt on the strength of the US economic recovery.
JP Morgan in £1bn copper buys
Investment bank JP Morgan has grabbed more than half the copper on the London Metal Exchange, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Foreigners snap up SA gold shares
South African gold mines are the most popular JSE-listed companies in which foreign investors are holding stakes.
Vale to list in Hong Kong
Brazil's Vale will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange as the mining giant looks to boost its presence in key Asian markets, including China.
Majali case postponed
The fraud case involving three of the co-accused of controversial businessman Sandile Majali has been postponed to January.