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.
BHP kills Potash bid, revives buyback
BHP Billiton has scrapped its $39bn bid for Potash Corp, and says it will return $4.2bn to investors through a share buyback.
Shabangu exposes mine audit subversion
UPDATED: Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has cited bribery and intimidation as some of the challenges her department faced in the audit of mining and prospecting licences.
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.
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".
Nationalisation study gets underway
The ruling ANC will appoint two independent researchers to investigate the nationalisation of mines, says secretary general Gwede Mantashe.
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.
Platmin’s forecast fiddling to stop, says CEO
Ongoing downward adjustments of production forecasts at junior miner Platmin have come to an end, says CEO Tom Dale.
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.