Japan plans to invest billions in Africa
Japan is keen to invest "billions of dollars" in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up with regional rival China.
Xstrata profit up sevenfold on commodities boom
Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata has reported a sevenfold increase in annual net profit in 2010 as it rode the forecast boom in commodities markets and prices.
Govt mining firm almost ready to go
A state-owned coal and uranium mining company will be up and running within weeks.
ICT buyout not a given: Amsa
ArcelorMittal SA says its takeover of Imperial Crown Trading depends on the firm clearing itself of claims of impropriety, and getting mining rights to Sishen.
Randgold Resources raises dividend
Randgold Resources has increased its annual dividend in a show of confidence by management, despite problems at the Loulo and Tongon mines.
Anglo Platinum resumes dividend payments
Anglo Platinum has resumed dividend payments and also announced its commitment to implement and fund further BEE transactions that could be worth up to R3.8bn.
Harmony starts to deliver
December quarterly results from Harmony contain good news from the operations in both South Africa and Papua New Guinea, where the Wafi/Golpu project continues to grow.
Anglo eyes Mapungubwe’s sacred land
A subsidiary of Anglo American is considering mining coal near the environmentally sensitive Mapungubwe world heritage site in Limpopo.
Gold price a fillip to company forecasts
South Africa's top three gold producers are expected to report strong earnings for the December quarter, boosted by higher output and a rise in the bullion price, a poll shows.