New opposition rises against BHP’s Potash bid
Rival bidders may be looking to derail BHP Billiton's $39bn bid for Canada's Potash Corp, with China's Sinochem and a Canadian pension fund working on plans, according to newspaper reports.
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.
Northam raises wage offer again
Northam Platinum has again boosted its pay rise offer to workers to end a strike that had cost some R250m in lost revenue.
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.
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 Fields closes debut $1bn bond
Gold Fields says it has successfully completed its $1bn bond offering to international investors.
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.
Gold hits record as Vietnam mulls imports
Spot gold has hit an all-time peak on a weak dollar and after Vietnam said it may allow gold imports if prices keep rising.