Uranium stocks power up
Uranium prices are moving up as predicted earlier this year by a number of company executives, and the impact on the shares of some producers has been dramatic.
Conservation pressure on Vele mine mounts
Conservation bodies which oppose Coal of Africa's Vele mine believe an agreement to be signed by South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe will strengthen their hand.
Forbes shares up on Transnet deal
Shares of Forbes and Manhattan Coal Corp have risen sharply following an agreement with Transnet Freight Rail and Grindrod Terminals to export coal through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal.
Zimbabwe confirms mines seizure
Zimbabwe's cabinet has agreed that the government will takeover all alluvial diamond mining and own a 51% share for other minerals, reports state media.
Zim weighs on platinum shares
Shares in platinum producers with exposure to Zimbabwe have taken a beating, following reports that Harare plans to take over 51% of all miners.
State miner to split from CEF
The African Exploration, Mining and Financing Corporation is to become a stand-alone entity that will constitute the nucleus for the state-owned mining company, says government.
Buildmax: ‘wink, wink’ don’t blink
Despite the evidence, Brait and Coronation stick with the "uninspiring" opencast mining contractor.
WikiLeaks: Zim govt in blood diamond trade
The illicit diamond trade in Zimbabwe has led to the murder of thousands and was financed in part by the central bank, according to US documents on WikiLeaks.
Mittal plans to list stainless steel unit
ArcelorMittal plans to list its stainless steel division in the first quarter of next year, according to a report.
Xstrata dismisses Glencore bid rumours
Xstrata has never been approached by its biggest shareholder, Glencore, with a merger proposal, says CEO Mick Davis.