DRDGold output up 7pct, costs 11pct lower
DRDGold expects production for the December quarter to be higher, thanks in part to an improved performance at the Blyvoor underground operation.
Flood crisis knocks BHP Billiton
The floods in Australia are having an enormous impact on BHP Billiton's coal output, but its iron ore production has hit record levels.
Floods worsen acid water crisis
The levels of acid mine water in Gauteng are rising quickly because of recent floods and water pollution is spreading, experts warn.
Silver prices slide to 7-week low
Silver prices have suffered from a dearth of investment demand and gains in the dollar.
BHP spent $279m on minerals exploration
BHP Billiton is seeing cost pressure across a broad range of projects.
Mineworker dies at Harmony’s Bambanani mine
A winch operator has died at Harmony Gold's Bambanani mine in the Free State after a ground fall, the National Union of Mineworkers says.
Chinalco strives to be top five global miner
Chinalco, China's largest alumina producer, plans to become one of the world's top five miners in the next decade, state media reports.
Great Basin’s Burnstone mine up and running
Great Basin Gold says in a Q4 2010 production update that its Burnstone Mine in South Africa had commenced with production build-up.
Metorex H1 copper output up by 5pct
Junior miner Metorex says that during the six months ending in December 2010, its copper production increased 5% to 26 358 tonnes, while its cobalt production increased by to 2 021 tonnes.
Rain not affecting deliveries – RBCT
Richards Bay Coal Terminal says persistent heavy rains have not stopped coal deliveries to the port.