Kumba’s Sishen bid delayed as Zim quits
Kumba Iron Ore's chair Lazarus Zim has stepped down and its court challenge to the 21.4% prospecting right awarded to ICT for Sishen mine has suffered a setback.
Oppenheimers sell part of Anglo stake
The Oppenheimer family has sold almost 8% of its shareholding in Anglo American for R691m.
JP Morgan denies LME copper ‘buy-out’
US investment bank JPMorgan says it does not hold more than 90% of copper stock warrants in London Metal Exchange warehouses, but has declined to comment on whether it has a smaller position.
Anglo predicts 150m tonnes iron ore output
UPDATED: Anglo American's iron ore output capacity may rise to above 150 million tonnes by 2020, says an executive.
Sacci to tackle acid mine drainage
The SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established a working group on acid mine drainage and other water issues, according to a report.
Hillside strike continues
About a third of workers at BHP Billiton's Hillside aluminium smelter in Richards Bay are involved in an ongoing strike, says the company.
One for the brave
Investors have given Platfields an overwhelming thumbs down after its debut on the JSE, despite the optimistic outlook of CEO Bongani Mbindwane.
Xstrata shrugs off Australia tax threat
Xstrata is confident disagreement over future exposure to a proposed mining tax in Australia will not jeopardise around $3bn in new coal mine investments, says a senior company executive.
Xstrata seeks new chair
Xstrata is considering replacing chairperson Willy Strothotte, reports Sky News.
Rio mulls more Alcan asset sales
Rio Tinto may sell some aluminium smelters and refineries with limited growth potential, and is considering a major capital investment at its Alcan unit, according to a report.