BHP to hike iron ore by 8% – report
BHP Billiton plans to increase price of coking coal for Japanese steelmakers by about 8%, according to the Nikkei business daily.
World Cup lifts Russian steel firms
Russian steel companies are rallying on expectation that hosting the 2018 World Cup will fuel a lucrative construction boom.
Majali case postponed
The fraud case involving three of the co-accused of controversial businessman Sandile Majali has been postponed to January.
Rio, Sinosteel extend JV
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel have extended their Channar iron ore joint venture in Australia to produce a further 50 million tonnes of ore, says Rio Tinto.
Transnet progress a boon to Wescoal
Better delivery by Transnet Freight Rail has offered respite to Wescoal's troubled trading operations, says the junior coal miner.
Wescoal doubles interim earnings
Wescoal has reported an interim diluted headline earnings increase of 141%.
Anglo: SA needs more private power
Anglo American says SA's new 20-year energy plan needs to make provision for industries wanting to invest in their own power plants.
Community wins landmark rights case
A Limpopo-community has won a Constitutional Court case to set aside a prospecting right over its land, reports Business Day.
DMR accepts ConCourt rights ruling
Government has welcomed a judgement by the Constitutional Court which clarified the extent of community consultation in respect of awarding mineral prospecting rights.
Metorex set to ride copper wave
Metorex is the stock of choice for SA investors who seek exposure to the rallying copper price in a market that doesn’t offer much choice, analysts say.