South Deep strike ‘hurts’ Gold Fields
Gold Fields says the strike at its South Deep mine is having a "material impact' on production.
BHP looks at emerging markets for growth
BHP Billiton chair Jac Nasser says that while the US, Europe and other mature markets remain significant contributors to commodity demand, it is emerging markets that are the key drivers of growth.
Great Basin widens loss
Great Basin Gold has reported a wider pre-tax quarterly loss, hurt by higher expenses.
Nationalisation study gets underway
The ruling ANC will appoint two independent researchers to investigate the nationalisation of mines, says secretary general Gwede Mantashe.
Aurora: unions call for Motala’s head
Trade unions Solidarity and the National Union of Mineworkers have called for the removal of Pamodzi Gold liquidator Enver Motala "because he serves no purpose".
Lonmin pays dividend, sees platinum shortfall
Lonmin, the world's third-biggest platinum producer, has restarted dividends after posting a better-than-expected swing to full-year profit as prices and output recovered.
Wits Gold raises R120m for Harmony deal
Wits Gold says it has raised R120m through the issue of new shares, following the acquisition of De Bron and Merriespruit.
Gold One bondholders stay put
Mining junior Gold One International says none of its bondholders has exercised a once-off put option to redeem bonds for cash.
Xstrata refutes Mandela link
Global resources group Xstrata has taken umbrage at insinuations of improper conduct in the sale of its former Maloma operations to Chancellor House.
Uranium One loss narrows
Uranium One has posted a narrower quarterly loss, assisted by an increase in production.