Demand for Kruger rands soars
Alan Demby, executive chairman of the SA Gold Coin Exchange, said the record high dollar gold price has increasead demand for Kruger rands which have soared to all-time highs over the past few days.
Export price declines may sharpen coal shares
Despite perennial problems, coal mines can be great investments - if you get them at a decent price.
Gold price to consolidate, for now
Gold prices have edged lower, pressured by a rebound in the dollar, and may enter a phase of consolidation after a record-breaking rally.
Forsaken mines to receive R40bn repair
Rehabilitating South Africa's 6 000 derelict and ownerless mines will take 28 years to complete at a cost of R40bn, parliament hears.
RBH flays AngloPlat for vetoing deal
Royal Bafokeng Holdings has sharply criticised AngloPlat for blocking the sale of Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, saying the major's conduct is indicative of a "tick the box" compliance mentality.
Randgold in R310m gold shares payout
Randgold & Exploration has announced plans to distribute its Gold Fields stake and about R65m in cash, giving long-suffering shareholders something to cheer about.
New opposition rises against BHP’s Potash bid
Rival bidders may be looking to derail BHP Billiton's $39bn bid for Canada's Potash Corp, with China's Sinochem and a Canadian pension fund working on plans, according to newspaper reports.
Northam raises wage offer again
Northam Platinum has again boosted its pay rise offer to workers to end a strike that had cost some R250m in lost revenue.
Impala likely to revisit RBPlat bid
Royal Bafokeng Platinum says its listing plans will resume after a failed takeover attempt. Analysts say, however, a new bid is due eventually.
RBPlat listing back on track
The listing of Royal Bafokeng Platinum is back on track after the group rejected an earlier offer to sell its majority stake in Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine.