Russian firms to invest in SA rare metals
Two Russian firms have reportedly agreed to participate in government's planned R15bn rare metals processing complex.
Gold Fields output disappoints
Gold Fields has blamed its lower quarterly production on the Christmas break.
Govt plans to profit from rare metals
Government reportedly plans to establish a R15bn plant to process rare metals, which are used in cell phones, flat-screen TVs and microwaves.
Keaton’s Eskom contract extended
Coal exploration and development company Keaton Energy says its contract with power utility Eskom had been extended.
Aurora to appear before MPs
Liquidator Enver Motala says he and Aurora will give parliament's mineral resources committee an overview of what is happening with Pamodzi's gold mines.
Harmony says bond could help fund Wafi-Golpu
Harmony says a bond issue is an option to finance development of its project in Papua New Guinea.
Metorex in the spotlight
There is market speculation in Johannesburg around an imminent takeover bid for copper producer Metorex, amid news that its COO has quit.
Davies unapologetic about steel stance
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies again maintained a tough stand against steel producers, saying the government is unhappy with their prices.
Eskom in talks with Vunene on coal deal
Power utility Eskom say it is in talks with Vunene Mining to secure a five-year coal supply deal for its Camden power station.
Chinese pay top dollar for marginal assets
A Chinese firm appears to be paying an exorbitant amount for highly marginal gold assets that Harmony was happy to sell last year at a fraction of the price to current owner Taung Gold.