BHP backers pin hopes on further buybacks
BHP Billiton is expected to nearly double its first-half profit to a record, with investors focused on the group's strategy for its bulging cash pile.
Weather prompts another force majeure
Xstrata has declared force majeure at its Ulan thermal coal mine in Australia's New South Wales state due to heavy rains, the company says.
Keaton Energy bags Leeuw Mining
Keaton Energy has taken over a KwaZulu-Natal based coal producer Leeuw Mining in a deal which gives it direct access to the export market and ownership of new projects.
Junior miners tout beneficiation
Plans by government to speed up beneficiation are a step in the right direction which will help to grow the economy and create much-needed jobs, say junior miners.
Aquarius Platinum’s latest acquisition
Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray is back on the acquisition trail and appears to have bagged some platinum assets that were not on many industry players' radar screens.
De Beers upbeat on consumer demand
The all-important consumer side of the diamond business came back to life during 2010, according to De Beers, which predicts rising retail demand for diamonds this year.
Mine nationalisation ‘to be resolved in 2012 only’
The issue of the nationalisation of SA's mining sector will only be decided at the ANC's policy conference in 2012, according to Deputy Mineral Resources Minister Godfrey Oliphant.
Kumba drags Amsa into court battle
Kumba Iron Ore has added ArcelorMittal SA as a respondent in its high court bid for the reversal of the 21.4% prospecting right over Sishen mine awarded to ICT.
Aquarius profit soars as prices rise
Aquarius Platinum says first-half net profit soared on the back of higher precious metals prices and increased production.
DRDGold to spin out Blyvoor
DRDGold is to separate its Blyvooruitzicht underground mine from its low cost and low risk Ergo surface operations and use Blyvoor to get involved in the further consolidation of the SA gold sector.