Exxaro could keep KZ Sands going
Exxaro's KZ Sands titanium smelter could be saved by the recent upturn in the titanium market if the group can strike suitable deals with customers who want the smelter to stay in operation.
AngloGold to keep hedge options open
AngloGold Ashanti's Mark Cutifani says the group will keep an open mind on removing the remainder of its hedge book, now less than a year's production.
Impala earnings up to 25% lower
Full year share earnings for Impala Platinum could be up to a quarter lower owing to a share-based expense.
Metorex expects no earnings surprise
Metorex has advised that for the 12 months ended June 2010 it expects headline earnings to be between 22c and 26c per share compared with 2009's 24c.
High stockpiles may slow China’s coal shipments
Some Chinese buyers are seeking to defer the delivery of prompt thermal coal shipments by at least a month, citing high stockpiles at the country's ports, sources from three affected trading firms say.
Anarchy and death at Aurora mine
Miners at the Aurora Empowerment Systems are concerned about their safety after allegedly being attacked by a group of trigger happy security guards.
Lonmin to fight Keysha, exposure ‘minimal’
Lonmin is back in full control of its operations but unfinished business includes the dispute with Keysha Investments and what to do about former director Sivi Gounden.
Great Basin narrows June quarter loss
Great Basin Gold reported a narrowing in year-on-year losses for the June quarter and said its flagship South African mine, Burnstone, would reach commercial production in September.
Rossing South sixth largest on upgrade
Extract Resources has announced a resource upgrade that moves its Rossing South property among the top six global uranium deposits by contained metal.
Zim poised for billion dollar diamond sale
Zimbabwe's state coffers are poised for a huge cash injection as 4.5 million carats of diamonds, worth up to $1.7bn according to the government, go on sale in the capital Harare.