BHP looks at emerging markets for growth
BHP Billiton chair Jac Nasser says that while the US, Europe and other mature markets remain significant contributors to commodity demand, it is emerging markets that are the key drivers of growth.
Zimbabwe raises its PGM stature
Zimbabwe’s emergence as an important platinum group metals player has been underscored in Johnson Matthey’s interim review of the global market.
SA platinum output to remain flat
South Africa's platinum supply may rise a touch next year after falling slightly in 2010 on safety-related stoppages and wage strikes, says Johnson Matthey.
South Deep strike ‘hurts’ Gold Fields
Gold Fields says the strike at its South Deep mine is having a "material impact' on production.
Rockwell content with diamond prices
Rockwell Diamonds says it has achieved good prices during its most recent diamond sale.
BHP not giving up on deals, has no regrets
BHP Billiton has not given up on large acquisitions and does not regret spending $875m pursuing three massive deals that failed over the past two years, says its chairperson.
Great Basin widens loss
Great Basin Gold has reported a wider pre-tax quarterly loss, hurt by higher expenses.
Aurora: unions call for Motala’s head
Trade unions Solidarity and the National Union of Mineworkers have called for the removal of Pamodzi Gold liquidator Enver Motala "because he serves no purpose".
Xstrata refutes Mandela link
Global resources group Xstrata has taken umbrage at insinuations of improper conduct in the sale of its former Maloma operations to Chancellor House.
Uranium One loss narrows
Uranium One has posted a narrower quarterly loss, assisted by an increase in production.