Orion clinches watershed $250m deal with Glencore
ORION Minerals finally has liftoff on its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine after unveiling today a major financing and offtake deal with Glencore of up...
Harmony Gold’s incredible ascent to JSE rock-star
OF all the recent developments in the South African mining industry, the transformation of Harmony Gold from JSE 'dog' to 'rock star' in 18...
Paladin Energy completes A$300m equity raise
PALADIN Energy said on Wednesday it had raised A$300m through the placement of shares with investors and through a 'bought deal' in Canada.
The Australian-listed...
Trump is shifting corporate power away from investors
DONALD Trump's administration is mounting a comprehensive push against shareholder rights through sweeping regulatory changes that could fundamentally alter America's capital markets, said the...
Anglo American’s Teck bid faces Canadian opposition
ANGLO American's $50bn takeover of Teck Resources has triggered fierce resistance in Canada, where investors and politicians are questioning whether the nil-premium deal serves...
Anglo finalises copper JV with Chile’s Codelco
ANGLO American and Chile's Codelco announced today they had reached a final agreement for the joint development of their mines Los Bronces and Andina.
The...
Caledonia prioritises Zimbabwe growth over share buybacks
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation will channel cash into expanding its Zimbabwe gold operations rather than repurchasing shares, said Bloomberg News citing the gold miner's CEO...
BHP projects image of calm as M&A gyrations begin
IT has been three years into a copper price bull run, yet it’s surprising how troubled some of its largest producers are. Rio Tinto,...
SA ferrochrome industry is running out of time.
SOARING electricity costs are decimating South Africa's ferrochrome industry, forcing widespread furnace closures and threatening global stainless steel supply chains, said Bloomberg News in...
BHP touts copper expansion whilst avoiding M&A talk
MINING giant BHP showcased its copper growth ambitions during a shareholder briefing on Monday, whilst steering clear of questions about potential major acquisitions, said...