Second Harmony miner found dead
The search for the remaining missing miner at the Bambanani Mine in the Free State has ended with the recovery of his remains.
Gold gurus at odds on price fortunes
Gold is expected to surge higher than $1,400/oz, but the experts are at loggerheds about how long the commodity will stay at the top.
Mines agree to govt plan on acid drainage
Government's proposed public-private partnership for environmental conservation has in principle been accepted by the mining sector to address acid mine drainage.
Impala chases the Bafokeng Rasimone mine
Impala Platinum is almost certainly the company bidding to buy the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine because there are compelling strategic reasons why it wants the asset.
Gold miners return to net hedging
A new report shows gold miners have turned to net hedging for the first time since 2005, but it was mostly due to project financing and there was little appetite for "strategic" hedging.
AngloGold expects Obuasi output lift
AngloGold Ashanti expected its Obuasi mine in Ghana to produce about 400,000 ounces a year from 2012, a 14% uplift.
SA ferrochrome output to double
South Africa's production of ferrochrome, a steel-making ingredient, is forecast to more than double by 2015.
Metmar to benefit from investment sale
Metmar, the commodity trader, said first half earnings would be up to 27% higher after selling an investment.
Aus firm makes Moz discovery
An Australian mining company says it has discovered deposits in Mozambique of rare minerals with a variety of industrial uses.
Petra secures $78m in new loans
Petra Diamonds will use new debt facilities to finance expansion of the Williamson mine in Tanzania and the Cullinan mine in SA.