Rio, Sinosteel extend JV
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel have extended their Channar iron ore joint venture in Australia to produce a further 50 million tonnes of ore, says Rio Tinto.
Exploration spend soars on price boom
A rise in metal prices and more stable market conditions prompted mining companies across the globe to boost their exploration budgets by more than 40% in 2010, new data shows.
Transnet progress a boon to Wescoal
Better delivery by Transnet Freight Rail has offered respite to Wescoal's troubled trading operations, says the junior coal miner.
Wescoal doubles interim earnings
Wescoal has reported an interim diluted headline earnings increase of 141%.
Anglo: SA needs more private power
Anglo American says SA's new 20-year energy plan needs to make provision for industries wanting to invest in their own power plants.
Nkwe Platinum’s legal woes mount
Nkwe Platinum has received what appears to be a major legal setback to its development plans, but the company remains confident it will be able to hang onto its prospecting interests.
Metorex set to ride copper wave
Metorex is the stock of choice for SA investors who seek exposure to the rallying copper price in a market that doesn’t offer much choice, analysts say.
Community wins landmark rights case
A Limpopo-community has won a Constitutional Court case to set aside a prospecting right over its land, reports Business Day.
DMR accepts ConCourt rights ruling
Government has welcomed a judgement by the Constitutional Court which clarified the extent of community consultation in respect of awarding mineral prospecting rights.
Further delay at CoAL’s Vele colliery
The resumption of mining operations at the Vele coking coal mine has been pushed back into the first quarter of next year, but Coal of Africa remains focused on its overall growth strategy.