Xstrata dismisses Glencore bid rumours
Xstrata has never been approached by its biggest shareholder, Glencore, with a merger proposal, says CEO Mick Davis.
Keaton sells first coal from Vanggatfontein
Keaton Energy has sold the first coal from its Vanggatfontein colliery, where successful development of both production phases will be crucial in reviving the company's flagging share price.
Keaton sells first coal from Vanggatfontein
Keaton Energy has sold the first coal from its Vanggatfontein colliery, where successful development of both production phases will be crucial in reviving the company's flagging share price.
DiamondCorp raises more money for Lace
Fund raisings by Firestone Diamonds and now DiamondCorp indicate investor sentiment towards the diamond mining sector is improving, which is good news for DiamondCorp.
Xstrata capex up 50%
Xstrata plans to increase spending on new mines by about 50% next year to $6.8bn as the mining group keeps its main focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions.
Nkwe shrugs off non-disclosure claims
Nkwe Platinum has dismissed suggestions that the group has been less than frank with shareholders over the legal disputes and administrative uncertainties it faces.
Aurora: scores of illegal miners nabbed
Hundreds of illegal miners have been arrested at the Aurora Grootvlei Mine in Springs, police say.
Wescoal granted Vlaklaagte right
Wescoal Holdings says its subsidiary Wescoal Exploration has been awarded a new order prospecting right over certain portions of the farm Vlaklaagte 330JS.
Silver to stay one up on gold
As silver climbs above $30 an ounce for the first time since 1980, traders and analysts are cautiously bullish about its ability to keep outperforming gold.
Union warns over Simmers job losses
Trade union Solidarity warns it will not tolerate retrenchments due to the takeover of Simmer & Jack by Village Main Reef Gold Mining.