Gold stocks on fire
Gold stocks have rallied on the back of international inflation fears, the record high price of the yellow metal and an attractive rand gold price.
Murray & Roberts to sell off steel unit
Construction group Murray & Roberts Holdings says it will close or dispose of underperforming units within its steel business.
Merafe sees strong growth in stainless steel
Merafe says its medium to long-term growth forecast for stainless steel remains strong, with production expected to reach record levels this year.
Randgold Resources output disappoints
West African-focused gold miner Randgold Resources has posted lower-than-expected production in the third quarter, although it expects output to rise significantly in the fourth quarter.
Randgold Resources sticks to its knitting
Randgold Resources will coin it if gold stays at levels above $1,400/oz, according to CEO Mark Bristow, who says the extra cash is likely to be paid out in dividends.
Impala resumes Rustenburg activities
Impala Platinum has resumed operations at its shaft number 11 in Rustenburg, which were suspended after a miner died.
RBPlat shares soar on listing
ROYAL Bafokeng Platinum has risen 7.4% in its stock market debut after raising R2.98bn in SA's second-largest initial public offering of 2010.
Zoellick seeks new gold standard debate
UPDATED: Leading economies have to consider readopting a modified global gold standard to guide currency movements, says World Bank president Robert Zoellick.
Gold smashes through record level
Gold has soared past the $1 400/oz for the first time after the World Bank president called on bickering nations to bring back the gold standard.
Zim grabs ‘blood diamond’ firm
Zimbabwe's government is taking over a joint mining venture after allegations its private partners are blood diamond dealers, says the chairperson of the country's diamond company.