Report leaks smelters’ power secrets
In a legal wrangle to disclose the cost at which Eskom supplies power to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters, a court is told that BHP's Hillside is the world's cheapest producer.
New entity for Gold One’s Megamine
Australia and JSE-listed mining junior Gold One is set to proceed with spin-off plans for its Megamine assets.
Small miners take aim at Shabangu
A document criticising the amended mining charter is calling for Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to relinquish her position of leading transformation in the sector.
ICT founder linked to more disputed deals
Phemelo Sehunelo, the advocate whose ICT turned Jacob Zuma's son into a multimillionaire, is at the centre of another two controversial mining deals, reports City Press.
Super-rich buy gold by ton
The world's wealthiest people have responded to economic worries by buying gold by the bar - and sometimes by the ton, according to bankers catering to the very rich.
Gold Fields closes debut $1bn bond
Gold Fields says it has successfully completed its $1bn bond offering to international investors.
JP Morgan calls metals higher
It's looking good for commodities according to JP Morgan as investment demand, economic stimulus packages and renewed inflation are expected to drive up prices across the board next year.
Gold One granted $65m loan facility
Gold One International has received credit approval from two leading international banks - Absa Capital and BNP Paribas - for a $65m loan facility.
SA firm plans $300m pig iron project
South Africa Metals Equity plans a new plant which may produce about 500 000 tonnes per annum of pig iron.
AngloGold draws line under hedge book
AngloGold Ashanti has completed the elimination of its gold hedge book, reflecting the company's confidence in the likely direction of the gold price.