Gold surges to record on euro
Gold has struck a record high as a weaker dollar and concerns about inflation sent investors piling into precious metals.
Rio wins control of Riversdale
Rio Tinto has gained control of Riversdale with a $4bn offer, allowing it to dicate development of its coal mines in Mozambique.
Zim mining body offers equity compromise
Zimbabwe's mining industry has proposed that "social investments" count towards meeting new economic empowerment regulations for foreign mining firms.
Gold Fields output disappoints
Gold Fields has blamed its lower quarterly production on the Christmas break.
Keaton’s Eskom contract extended
Coal exploration and development company Keaton Energy says its contract with power utility Eskom had been extended.
Govt plans to profit from rare metals
Government reportedly plans to establish a R15bn plant to process rare metals, which are used in cell phones, flat-screen TVs and microwaves.
Aurora to appear before MPs
Liquidator Enver Motala says he and Aurora will give parliament's mineral resources committee an overview of what is happening with Pamodzi's gold mines.
Harmony says bond could help fund Wafi-Golpu
Harmony says a bond issue is an option to finance development of its project in Papua New Guinea.
Acid water blamed on mine liquidators
Liquidators of two mines on the East Rand have fought back after being accused of contributing to environmental damage.
Rio secures more than 49% of Riversdale
Global miner Rio Tinto says it has beaten its target of acquiring 47% of Riversdale ahead of the deadline for its takeover offer.