Nkwe, rival told to kiss and make up
Nkwe Platinum will be forced to sit down and talk with its court rival over prospecting rights on a farm it lost in a Constitutional Court judgment last year.
Namibia’s state miner pockets key rights
Namibia's government has awarded its state-owned mining company "exclusive exploration and mining' rights to a host of strategic minerals, according to a news report.
Shanduka takes over Sentula
Cyril Ramaphosa's unlisted mining group Shanduka Resources is to list its coal assets on the JSE through a takeover of Sentula Mining, which will be renamed Shanduka Mining.
Namibia eyes mining sector growth
Namibia expects investment of $3.5bn in its mining sector over the next five years, with the industry accounting for 15% of its economic output, says a minister.
Gold powers above $1,500
Gold has rallied above $1,500 an ounce for the first time, extending a run of record highs as investors seeks to hedge growing inflation risks and buy into a broad commodities rally.
BHP boosts iron ore output, warns on coal
BHP Billiton's iron ore production has jumped, but persistent rains in Australia are delaying its coal output recovery.
CSN sells Riversdale stake
Brazilian steelmaker CSN has struck a deal to sell its 19.9% stake in Mozambican-focused coal miner Riversdale to Rio Tinto for $830m.
Ministers to discuss MPRDA amendments
High-level talks on bringing environmental regulations for mines in line with legislation for the rest of the country are to take place soon.
Harmony exposed to corporate action
Harmony CEO Graham Briggs believes his group is undervalued and exposed to corporate action, should a predator be lured by the rich pickings in the Wafi-Golpu project.
Gold soars to fresh record
Gold has hit a new high above $1 500 as traders sought out the safe haven amid concerns over the global economy.