Rio Tinto sweetens Riversdale offer
Rio Tinto has raised its offer for Mozambique-focused coal miner Riversdale Mining to woo key shareholders who have held up the deal.
MTN’s Nhleko to join Anglo board
Anglo American has appointed Phuthuma Nhleko to its board as a non-executive director with immediate effect, says the company.
Harare pushes ahead with nationalisation
The Zimbabwean government is to set up a sovereign wealth fund to take ownership of 51% of mining companies, a minister says.
A tale of two gold juniors
Simmer & Jack has become a dog while Pan African Resources' future looks bright, developing into an exciting growth story.
India’s Essar to invest $750m in Zisco
India's Essar Africa will inject an initial $750m to restart production at Zimbabwe's state steel firm Zisco.
Wesizwe’s Chinese deal goes ahead
Wesizwe Platinum shareholders have finally approved the R6.6bn deal through which Chinese investors will fund construction of the company's platinum mine near Rustenburg.
Tsvangirai denies nationalisation of mines
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has ruled out President Robert Mugabe's plans to nationalise foreign-owned mines.
Xstrata cuts Glencore tie with new chair
Xstrata has distanced itself from potential merger partner Glencore by naming industry outsider John Bond as chairperson.
Impala nibbles away at RBPlat
Royal Bafokeng Platinum has struck a deal through which Impala Platinum will mine part of its ground on a royalty basis, but CEO Steve Phiri remains tight-lipped on future corporate activity.
Shabangu responds to Fraser findings
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has played down the Fraser Institute's negative appraisal of SA's mining dispensation, saying remedies are already being implemented.