Keaton Energy bags Leeuw Mining
Keaton Energy has taken over a KwaZulu-Natal based coal producer Leeuw Mining in a deal which gives it direct access to the export market and ownership of new projects.
Mine nationalisation ‘to be resolved in 2012 only’
The issue of the nationalisation of SA's mining sector will only be decided at the ANC's policy conference in 2012, according to Deputy Mineral Resources Minister Godfrey Oliphant.
Aquarius Platinum’s latest acquisition
Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray is back on the acquisition trail and appears to have bagged some platinum assets that were not on many industry players' radar screens.
De Beers upbeat on consumer demand
The all-important consumer side of the diamond business came back to life during 2010, according to De Beers, which predicts rising retail demand for diamonds this year.
Zuma speech raises nationalisation fears
Critics are concerned that SA has shifted closer to nationalising its mines following President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech.
Aquarius profit soars as prices rise
Aquarius Platinum says first-half net profit soared on the back of higher precious metals prices and increased production.
Commodity rush propels Kumba earnings
A surge in iron ore export prices and sales volumes assisted Kumba Iron Ore to more than double its headline earnings during the 2010 financial year.
Malema triumphant over Zuma speech
ANC Youth League President Julius Malema says President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech shows nationalisation is here to stay - and that the minister of mineral resources must take note.
Kumba drags Amsa into court battle
Kumba Iron Ore has added ArcelorMittal SA as a respondent in its high court bid for the reversal of the 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine awarded to ICT.
DRDGold to spin out Blyvoor
DRDGold is to separate its Blyvooruitzicht underground mine from its low cost and low risk Ergo surface operations and use Blyvoor to get involved in the further consolidation of the SA gold sector.