Eskom strives to end load-shedding
Brian Molefe, acting CEO of Eskom, said the power utility was reviewing its maintenance plan in an effort to eliminate load-shedding in the future.
Village get Heaven-Sent cash bid
A Chinese investment firm called Heaven-Sent has bid R637m in cash for Village Main Reef, a 46% premium to the firm's 30-day share price average.
Platinum strike single biggest since 1994
The platinum strike was set to become the single largest since 1994 with revenue losses already at R8.8bn and production losses at 440,000 ounces.
Zambia mines troubled when copper hits $5,000/t
Zambia's copper mines would only be threatened if the copper price sank back to $5,000 per tonne, said the country's mines minister.
Anglo hires fund manager amid review
Anglo American hired Jim Rutherford, a fund manager for Capital Group for 16 years to its board amid a strategic review.
BHP Billiton raises iron ore total to 217mt
BHP Billiton lifted its full-year iron ore production target 2% to 217 million tonnes after beating analyst expectations for output of the steel feed ingredient in the March quarter.
Anglo should relist De Beers to lift profile
De Beers was not getting the credit it deserved in Anglo Americans portfolio and should therefore consider relisting, an analyst said.
Allan Gray ups stake in Pan African to 7%
Allan Gray, an asset management firm, swam against the tide again today increasing its stake in South African gold producer, Pan African Resources, to 7%.
AECI operating profit hit by platinum strike
The platinum sector strike that earlier this year cost AECI, a chemicals and explosives maker, about R250m in operating profit.
AngloGold suspends search for Colombia partner
AngloGold Ashanti had suspended its an exploration partner in Colombia while the firm's Obuasi mine remained at the top of the firm's 'to-do' list.