Platfields solves one of its problems
It's costing Platfields R40m to settle a third-party claim over its most important prospecting right, but it still has plenty of other issues to deal with.
You pays your money and takes your choice
Differing opinions are what create markets and two top investment firms have come up with very different recommendations on which platinum shares to buy.
Optimism grows over Harmony’s PNG bonanza
An update from Harmony’s Papua New Guinea-based operations underscores their potential to boost a lacklustre share.
Ian Cockerill’s punt on Liberia
Petmin's investment in an iron ore project in Liberia links it to AIM-listed Hummingbird Resources, with Ian Cockerill chairman of both companies.
Furnace pains put damper on IFM sales surge
International Ferro Metals says quarterly sales of ferrochrome have doubled, but warns its production will be hampered by furnace problems for the rest of the year.
Petmin to finance Liberian exploration
Petmin has agreed with Hummingbird Resources to provide $2m for the exploration of Hummingbird’s iron ore-rich Ginka licence area in Liberia.
Gold skims 10-week low
Gold has fallen to its lowest price levels in ten weeks, putting the metal on course for its worst monthly performance since 2009 as safe-haven demand evaporates.
Bid to liquidate Zuma, Mandela firm
Trade union Solidarity has submitted an application to the high court for the liquidation of the politically connected Aurora Empowerment Systems.
Rio Tinto closes in on Riversdale
So far no rival has come up with a superior competing bid to Rio Tinto's $3.9bn offer for Riversdale Mining, and Riversale directors don't know of anyone planning to do so.
Nkwe backtracks over suspension
Nkwe Platinum is to place the relisting of its ASX-listed shares on the back burner because of continued uncertainty over the group’s hold on key assets.