Rains hit Anglo hard
Anglo American has stuck to its production targets despite a first quarter that saw floods and heavy rains hampering output, with coal output from its Australian operations down by over a third.
AngloPlat keeps target despite output drop
UPDATED: Anglo Platinum has kept its full-year production target, despite a 5% fall in first-quarter output attributed to safety stoppages.
Nkwe, rival told to kiss and make up
Nkwe Platinum will be forced to sit down and talk with its court rival over prospecting rights on a farm it lost in a Constitutional Court judgment last year.
Kumba output hit by excessive rainfall
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 23% decline in quarterly production, hit by excessive rainfall at all operations.
Shanduka takes over Sentula
Cyril Ramaphosa's unlisted mining group Shanduka Resources is to list its coal assets on the JSE through a takeover of Sentula Mining, which will be renamed Shanduka Mining.
BHP boosts iron ore output, warns on coal
BHP Billiton's iron ore production has jumped, but persistent rains in Australia are delaying its coal output recovery.
Ministers to discuss MPRDA amendments
High-level talks on bringing environmental regulations for mines in line with legislation for the rest of the country are to take place soon.
Gold powers above $1,500
Gold has rallied above $1,500 an ounce for the first time, extending a run of record highs as investors seeks to hedge growing inflation risks and buy into a broad commodities rally.
Gold soars to fresh record
Gold has hit a new high above $1 500 as traders sought out the safe haven amid concerns over the global economy.
Australia warns ‘no rivers of gold mining’
Australia is facing a mining boom with greater challenges and fewer rewards, Treasurer Wayne Swan says, warning there will not be "rivers of gold" like earlier commodities rushes.