African Eagle shares on erratic path
Recent erratic movements in the African Eagle share price on the JSE can be attributed to lack of trading liquidity in South Africa compared with the company's main London listing.
Japan explosions blast uranium shares
JSE-listed uranium miners have taken a beating following two explosions at Japan’s Fukushima reactor, which have raised fears over future nuclear energy demand.
Manuel in new controversy
A beleaguered Trevor Manuel may face a further backlash after calling the ArcelorMittal empowerment deal, which benefits those close to President Jacob Zuma, "the ugliest face of BEE'.
Are the Bakubung the biggest losers?
The stake of the poor Bakubung tribe in Wesizwe Platinum has diminished substantially since it originally owned 33% of the company in 2004.
Zim firms favour 26% local ownership
Zimbabwe's mining firms will be comfortable with selling stakes of 26% to local owners under a state plan that aims to eventually transfer majority control, the head of the mining chamber says.
AEMFC ‘special favours’ law to be repealed
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu has approved the withdrawal of some special regulatory exemptions previously granted to state miner AEMFC.
Time to pick resource winners – Investec
Investors banking on an across-the-board rise in commodity prices this year are setting themselves up for a fall, Investec says.
Rio, Billiton JV plans large KZN plant
The Rio Tinto-BHP Billiton joint venture, Richards Bay Minerals, plans to build a large plant with operations expected to start in 2016
DRC lifts mining ban
The DRC government says it is lifting a six-month ban on mining in conflict-plagued east Congo amid condemnation by critics.
Kidnapping case looms over Van Kerrebroeck
Alleged company hijacker and diamond thief Dennis van Kerrebroeck is also being investigated for kidnapping the CEO of the company he allegedly tried to hijack.