Copper to outperform base metals – Goldman
Metals prices will diverge to follow their own fundamentals during 2011 as emerging market economies drive ahead and demand recovers in developed nations, says Goldman Sachs.
Bengwenyama challenged on land claims
A community has claimed the Bengwenyama-Ya-Maswati misled the Constitutional Court over the ownership of land on which Genorah Resources’ prospecting rights were set aside.
African Eagle starts to soar
The share price of African Eagle Resources has taken off, as institutions are seemingly buying management's story that the company found a world class nickel deposit in Tanzania.
Copper hits record after strong China data
Copper prices have risen to a record $9,103 a tonne, buoyed by strong Chinese macro-economic and output data.
SA records gold output gains
South Africa's gold output during the third quarter rose 2.1% compared with the second quarter, says the Chamber of Mines.
NMDC to go it alone for Riversdale
State-run Indian iron ore miner NMDC may bid independently for a stake in Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, according to a report
Guinea lifts state of emergency
Guinea has lifted a state of emergency in a sign of rising stability in the iron ore and bauxite rich West African state since elections marred by street violence.
WikiLeaks: BHP tried to sabotage Rio deal
A WikiLeaks cable has revealed that BHP Billiton tried to sabotage a $21bn deal between rival miner Rio Tinto and China's Chinalco, according to ABC News.
Revamped mining law ready mid-2011
Proposed regulatory reforms to SA's "ambiguous" mining policy will be implemented by the middle of next year, says the department of mineral resources.