Vale’s Metorex rival needs to hurry
A concern for Metorex shareholders is that a competing offer for the company should be tabled in time.
Grootvlei left in ruins
Estimates indicate it will cost R500m to replace equipment removed from Grootvlei during Aurora Empowerment System’s tenure as administrator, rendering the asset completely unviable.
Investors score as Metorex battle heats up
Shares in Metorex have climbed 5% at the time of writing, edging towards R8 per share, but they may go higher.
Preparing for a winter’s discontent on wages
The effect of negotiated pay increases on unit costs, especially for SA’s gold miners and stoppage-hit platinum miners, won’t be known until late August.
Tanzania good as gold, despite tax panic
Market reaction to a purported super profit or windfall tax in Tanzania seems premature, with the country likely to keep in step with its reputation as a reliable district.
Gold Fields presents buying opportunity
Now may be a good time to buy shares in Gold Fields, after the company took a beating following the election success of Peru's Ollanta Humala.
Sekhukune tensions remain after mob killing
As Platinum Australia tries to draw a line under the murder of a contractor at
Smokey Hills, many believe it is only a matter of time before more lives are
threatened.
Cool response to breakthrough ResGen deal
Resource Generation has secured a $16bn coal supply deal to India, but expects muted market reaction while shipping questions remain.
Amsa runs away from shotgun wedding
What made ArcelorMittal SA decide to attack ICT, its black empowerment partner with the highest imaginable political connections extending to the presidential family, in court?
Peru concerns weigh on Gold Fields
Shares in Gold Fields are trading lower as mining in Peru is likely to become a lot more expensive, following Ollanta Humala's victory in the South American country's national elections.