Bullish copper may run out of steam
As the metal closes in on $10,000 per tonne, analysts are questioning if there is still room for copper to move.
How Petra got to outshine them all
Over the past two years Petra has coped with the dramatic boom and bust cycle in the diamond business far better than its more highly touted competitors.
BRC Diamondcore, Rio in DRC venture
BRC DiamondCore says it has entered into a JV agreement with Rio Tinto for a new exploration program in northern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Shabangu makes coal exports threat
Government will not allow coal producers to cash in on the soaring international demand for the commodity to the detriment of Eskom, says Mines Minister Susan Shabangu.
NAMF is back in business
The second New Africa Mining Fund has set up shop with an initial $73.6m to invest in new mining ventures, provided they do not involve either diamonds or uranium.
Long-term coal supply a worry, says Eskom
Rising coal exports are threatening the security of supplies for electricity generation over the long term, says a senior Eskom official.
Record annual production for Xstrata commodities
Diversified resources group Xtrata has reported that it achieved record annual production of coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, mined nickel and refined nickel in 2010.
Sekoko in Eskom coal supply talks
Sekoko Coal says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eskom for the supply of coal from 2012.
Merafe FY ferrochrome output up 48 pct
Merafe Resources says its full-year ferrochrome output rose by 48%, after it restarted suspended furnaces following a upswing in demand.
BHP to divest SA coal rights
BHP Billiton says it plans to sell off some of its virgin coal prospecting rights and to focus on existing operations instead.