Xstrata capex up 50%
Xstrata plans to increase spending on new mines by about 50% next year to $6.8bn as the mining group keeps its main focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions.
Aurora: scores of illegal miners nabbed
Hundreds of illegal miners have been arrested at the Aurora Grootvlei Mine in Springs, police say.
Anglo finalises $700m Skorpion deal
Anglo American has completed the sale of its Skorpion zinc mine to Vedanta Resources.
Rio Tinto in $3.5bn bid for Riversdale
Rio Tinto has made a $3.5bn bid approach for Africa-focused Riversdale Mining, sending the target firm's shares surging 16% and setting up a potential takeover battle.
Foreigners snap up SA gold shares
South African gold mines are the most popular JSE-listed companies in which foreign investors are holding stakes.
Vale to list in Hong Kong
Brazil's Vale will list on the Hong Kong stock exchange as the mining giant looks to boost its presence in key Asian markets, including China.
Majali case postponed
The fraud case involving three of the co-accused of controversial businessman Sandile Majali has been postponed to January.
Exploration spend soars on price boom
A rise in metal prices and more stable market conditions prompted mining companies across the globe to boost their exploration budgets by more than 40% in 2010, new data shows.
Community wins landmark rights case
A Limpopo-community has won a Constitutional Court case to set aside a prospecting right over its land, reports Business Day.
DMR accepts ConCourt rights ruling
Government has welcomed a judgement by the Constitutional Court which clarified the extent of community consultation in respect of awarding mineral prospecting rights.