Resgen spent millions on exploration
Resgen, the Australian company with a secondary listing on the JSE, has spent A$2.4 million on exploration and evaluation this year to date.
Zuma expands empire amid Aurora woe
The human side to the failure of Aurora Empowerment Systems is a tragic one and is intensified by the apparent sang-froid of the firm's founder, Khulubusa Zuma who continues to spread his wings.
De Beers’ Penny quits firm
De Beers CEO, Gareth Penny, ended a five year reign at the helm of the diamond group on Friday even as it unveiled a doubling in pretax earnings, an 84% increase in sales and a doubling in production.
Govt may rule in vexed iron ore dispute
A temporary peace has been called between ArcelorMittal and Kumba Iron Ore but government has a key role to play as it's concerned at how steel prices could be affected.
Eastplats lifts output despite dismissals
Eastern Platinum dismissed 15 contract stoping crews in May but still managed to keep production in the period on an even keel quarter-on-quarter.
De Beers guarantees Ponahalo deal
De Beers has guaranteed about 56% of the preference shares held by Ponahalo Investments in an effort to stop its R3.7bn, 2006 empowerment transaction from collapse.
Kumba strikes interim deal with ArcelorMittal
UPDATED - Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal have reached an interim pricing agreement which will keep iron ore supplies flowing to the steel producer.
Marikana yields higher output for Lonmin
Lonmin said third quarter output from its Marikana underground operations yielded a 10.2% increase compared to the same period last year.
Kumba arbitration could take two years
It could take between one and two years for arbitration proceedings over the disputed iron ore contract between Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal to reach a decision.
Kumba’s interim profits soar
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 90% surge in profits for the first six months of 2010 but sounded a note of caution on expected trading conditions in the second half which could show a modest slowdown.