Rio sets iron ore record, coal hit by floods
Rio Tinto's iron ore output has reached record levels due to Chinese demand, but coal production suffered from floods in Australia.
Majali case withdrawn
A case relating to the "hijacking" of a company was formally withdraw in court following the death of businessman Sandile Majali.
Gold and gold shares to rise this year
The recent pullback in the gold price has sent some shivers through the market but a number of experienced analysts remain bulllish both on the metal and on gold equities.
Coal prices drop as fears of supply crunch ease
Prices of prompt coal cargoes have fallen by around $1.00 a tonne as fears of a severe supply crunch eased, traders and utilities say.
Gem gets Gope mining licence
Gem Diamonds has been awarded a mining licence for the Gope deposit in Botswana's Central Kalahari region and aims to start production in 2013.
Mining production maintains growth
Production at SA's mines continued to grow with output in November increasing by 9.6% compared to October.
Implats CFO resigns
Impala Platinum has announced the resignation of Dawn Earp as chief financial officer of the group and as an executive rirector of the board with immediate effect.
Coking coal may hit $500 a tonne:analysts
Spreading floods in Australia, which produces half the world's coking coal, may push prices even higher say analysts.
Sentula raises R740m senior debt facility
Sentula Mining has announced that it has received final credit approval for a facility in the amount of R740m from a consortium of financial institutions to refinance the group's existing senior debt facility and provide liquidity to the group.
Sishen: the saga continues
The drama over mineral rights for Kumba Iron Ore’s valuable Sishen Mine will play out in the courts this week.