Gold and gold shares to rise this year
The recent pullback in the gold price has sent some shivers through the market but a number of experienced analysts remain bulllish both on the metal and on gold equities.
Rio sets iron ore record, coal hit by floods
Rio Tinto's iron ore output has reached record levels due to Chinese demand, but coal production suffered from floods in Australia.
Majali case withdrawn
A case relating to the "hijacking" of a company was formally withdraw in court following the death of businessman Sandile Majali.
Gem gets Gope mining licence
Gem Diamonds has been awarded a mining licence for the Gope deposit in Botswana's Central Kalahari region and aims to start production in 2013.
Warnings sounded on SA platinum output
The outlook for platinum group metals is good according to JP Morgan Cazenove and RBC Capital Markets but the two firms also reckon the prospects for the SA platinum sector are not.
Sentula raises R740m senior debt facility
Sentula Mining has announced that it has received final credit approval for a facility in the amount of R740m from a consortium of financial institutions to refinance the group's existing senior debt facility and provide liquidity to the group.
Implats CFO resigns
Impala Platinum has announced the resignation of Dawn Earp as chief financial officer of the group and as an executive rirector of the board with immediate effect.
Rockwell revenue rockets by 44pct
A strong recovery in diamond prices has boosted quarterly sales of the Canadian-based Rockwell Diamonds.
Sishen: the saga continues
The drama over mineral rights for Kumba Iron Ore’s valuable Sishen Mine will play out in the courts this week.
