Rio mulls more Alcan asset sales
Rio Tinto may sell some aluminium smelters and refineries with limited growth potential, and is considering a major capital investment at its Alcan unit, according to a report.
WikiLeaks: BHP tried to sabotage Rio deal
A WikiLeaks cable has revealed that BHP Billiton tried to sabotage a $21bn deal between rival miner Rio Tinto and China's Chinalco, according to ABC News.
NMDC to go it alone for Riversdale
State-run Indian iron ore miner NMDC may bid independently for a stake in Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, according to a report
Guinea lifts state of emergency
Guinea has lifted a state of emergency in a sign of rising stability in the iron ore and bauxite rich West African state since elections marred by street violence.
Anglo granted key Minas Rio licence
Anglo American will start building early next year one of its biggest growth projects, the Minas Rio iron ore operation in Brazil, after getting permission from the government.
Uranium stocks power up
Uranium prices are moving up as predicted earlier this year by a number of company executives, and the impact on the shares of some producers has been dramatic.
Revamped mining law ready mid-2011
Proposed regulatory reforms to SA's "ambiguous" mining policy will be implemented by the middle of next year, says the department of mineral resources.
Buildmax: ‘wink, wink’ don’t blink
Despite the evidence, Brait and Coronation stick with the "uninspiring" opencast mining contractor.
Zim weighs on platinum shares
Shares in platinum producers with exposure to Zimbabwe have taken a beating, following reports that Harare plans to take over 51% of all miners.
WikiLeaks: Zim govt in blood diamond trade
The illicit diamond trade in Zimbabwe has led to the murder of thousands and was financed in part by the central bank, according to US documents on WikiLeaks.