Zimbabwe gets heavy on indigenisation
The publication of a timetable for Zimbabwean mining indigenisation has put the cat among the platinum pigeons, with Impala and Aquarius investors running for cover.
Copper falls on China demand concerns
Copper prices pared back gains, pressured by fresh worries about near-term Chinese demand for industrial raw materials.
Wesizwe to probe Ngculu bonanza
Wesizwe Platinum is to probe whether prominent ANC politician James Ngculu should benefit from an empowerment trust.
Vale CEO’s ‘days are numbered’
Vale's CEO Roger Agnelli says he is not involved in choosing who runs the Brazilian mining company, while local media reports that the company's shareholders have already agreed he will leave.
Simmers takeover goes ahead
Former Harmony CEO Bernard Swanepoel is firmly back into mainstream mining following overwhelming shareholder approval for the reverse takeover of Simmers by Village Main Reef.
Amsa sees Sishen arbitration in 2012
ArcelorMittal SA says it expects arbitration proceedings in its dispute with Kumba Iron Ore over a Sishen mine to be heard only early in next year.
BHP in iron ore and coal deals
BHP Billiton has approved $9.5bn of capital investments to expand Australian iron ore and coal mining projects.
Outrage as Zim diamonds go on sale
Industry groups and watchdogs have slammed a unilateral decision to allow Zimbabwe to sell diamonds from its disputed Marange fields.
Van Kerrebroeck tried to ‘con’ way out of jail
Alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck may face more charges, as details emerge on how he allegedly tried to swindle his way out of custody.
BHP in new coal ventures
BHP Billiton has approved three key metallurgical coal projects located in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, Australia.