Warnings sounded on SA platinum output
The outlook for platinum group metals is good according to JP Morgan Cazenove and RBC Capital Markets but the two firms also reckon the prospects for the SA platinum sector are not.
Sishen: the saga continues
The drama over mineral rights for Kumba Iron Ore’s valuable Sishen Mine will play out in the courts this week.
Kumba livid over new ICT application
Kumba Iron Ore has accused the department of mineral resources of acting unlawfully and maliciously for accepting a mining rights application from ICT over Sishen mine.
Steel price hike announced
THE base list price of all general flat and long steel products will increase from February, says ArcelorMittal SA.
Tata to keep Riversdale stake
India's Tata Steel says it will not let go of its holding in Mozambique-focused Riversdale Mining, calling it a strategic stake.
DRDGold hints at demerger plan
DRDGold has given strongest evidence yet it wants to resuscitate its gold marginality which was famed, especially among the US retail market, for windfall profits in times of gold price gains.
GFMS: Gold may reach $1 600
Gold could rally to record highs above $1 600 an ounce late this year or early 2012 as safe-haven concerns fuel investment demand, expects GFMS.
Flood affected coal line to reopen
Australia's most flood-affected coal rail line may be reopened as early as next week, says operator QR National.
India weighs Riversdale bid
An Indian consortium of five state-run firms will meet next week to decide on a counter offer for Riversdale Mining.