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.
African Eagle starts to soar
The share price of African Eagle Resources has taken off, as institutions are seemingly buying management's story that the company found a world class nickel deposit in Tanzania.
WikiLeaks: BHP tried to sabotage Rio deal
A WikiLeaks cable has revealed that BHP Billiton tried to sabotage a $21bn deal between rival miner Rio Tinto and China's Chinalco, according to ABC News.
NMDC to go it alone for Riversdale
State-run Indian iron ore miner NMDC may bid independently for a stake in Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, according to a report
Guinea lifts state of emergency
Guinea has lifted a state of emergency in a sign of rising stability in the iron ore and bauxite rich West African state since elections marred by street violence.
Uranium stocks power up
Uranium prices are moving up as predicted earlier this year by a number of company executives, and the impact on the shares of some producers has been dramatic.
Anglo granted key Minas Rio licence
Anglo American will start building early next year one of its biggest growth projects, the Minas Rio iron ore operation in Brazil, after getting permission from the government.
Revamped mining law ready mid-2011
Proposed regulatory reforms to SA's "ambiguous" mining policy will be implemented by the middle of next year, says the department of mineral resources.
Buildmax: ‘wink, wink’ don’t blink
Despite the evidence, Brait and Coronation stick with the "uninspiring" opencast mining contractor.
Conservation pressure on Vele mine mounts
Conservation bodies which oppose Coal of Africa's Vele mine believe an agreement to be signed by South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe will strengthen their hand.