Report leaks smelters’ power secrets
In a legal wrangle to disclose the cost at which Eskom supplies power to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters, a court is told that BHP's Hillside is the world's cheapest producer.
New opposition rises against BHP’s Potash bid
Rival bidders may be looking to derail BHP Billiton's $39bn bid for Canada's Potash Corp, with China's Sinochem and a Canadian pension fund working on plans, according to newspaper reports.
Small miners take aim at Shabangu
A document criticising the amended mining charter is calling for Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to relinquish her position of leading transformation in the sector.
ICT founder linked to more disputed deals
Phemelo Sehunelo, the advocate whose ICT turned Jacob Zuma's son into a multimillionaire, is at the centre of another two controversial mining deals, reports City Press.
Super-rich buy gold by ton
The world's wealthiest people have responded to economic worries by buying gold by the bar - and sometimes by the ton, according to bankers catering to the very rich.
JP Morgan calls metals higher
It's looking good for commodities according to JP Morgan as investment demand, economic stimulus packages and renewed inflation are expected to drive up prices across the board next year.
Gold Fields closes debut $1bn bond
Gold Fields says it has successfully completed its $1bn bond offering to international investors.
SA firm plans $300m pig iron project
South Africa Metals Equity plans a new plant which may produce about 500 000 tonnes per annum of pig iron.
Gold One granted $65m loan facility
Gold One International has received credit approval from two leading international banks - Absa Capital and BNP Paribas - for a $65m loan facility.
Kazakh firm hopes to jump-start Zim mine
Kazakh mining group ENRC is keen to add platinum to its production portfolio, working to overcome hurdles for its Zimbabwe project.