Glencore sticks while peers twist on coal
Glencore Xstrata is investing in African thermal coal assets whilst its peer group - BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto - seek an exit from the continent.
Shale gas debate set to raise temperatures
Exploration for shale gas in the Karoo is likely to raise the temperatures of conservationists this year after the ANC wrote it into its manifesto.
DRDGold mulls active shareholder role in VMR
Niel Pretorius, CEO of DRDGold, said he may consider an orderly disposal of shares in Village Main Reef or become a more active shareholder in the firm.
Kumba bags Sishen expansion surface rights
The South African government has granted surface rights to Kumba Iron Ore allowing it to press ahead with its Sishen Western Expansion Project.
DRDGold passes dividend on capex jolt
The cost of building new technology at its Ergo plant, hit DRDGold's cash flow harder than imagined leaving no room for a cash distribution to shareholders.
Silent shares worth a shout
Here are four mid- to small-cap shares that could lighten the mood in the mining sector dominated by labour troubles.
Pengilly’s QKR swoops on $110m Navachab
Former JP Morgan banker Lloyd Pengilly's QKR Corporation to take Navachab off
AngloGold Ashanti's hands in an all cash deal.
Strike takes worrying slide into violence
One employee, believed to be an AMCU shop steward, died while another was injured as a strike at Amplats took a worrying turn for the worse.
Aquarius turns hand to refinancing $300m bond
Aquarius Platinum CEO, Jean Nel, said the company had established a credible track-record operationally and could now turn to the major problem of its balance sheet.
Harmony halts blasts amid ‘tragic’ week
Harmony Gold CEO, Graham Briggs, described the last five days as 'tragic for Harmony' and said blasts would be suspended for 24 hours.