Glencore said to be near deal with Xstrata
Glencore International is nearing an agreement to combine with Xstrata in a deal that may value the combined entity at $82.46bn, reports Bloomberg.
ANC mines study rejects assets grab
A study commissioned by the ANC has rejected calls for mine nationalisation and come out in favour of higher taxes and royalties, reports Business Day.
Anooraq, Amplats unveil rearranged deal
Anglo American Platinum has made public the long-awaited restructuring of its
investment in empowerment partner, Anooraq Resources, in a radical R5bn plan.
Shabangu: Constitution informs nationalisation debate
Susan Shabangu, mines minister, confirmed a date with the ANC's National
Executive Committee today which is said to inspect a report rejecting nationalization
of the mines industry.
Glencore given March deadline for Xstrata bid
UPDATED: Glencore International has until March 1 to make a move for global miner
Xstrata in a deal that may create a merged major valued around £50bn.
Implats fires 13,000 workers
IMPALA Platinum , the world's second largest platinum producer, said on Thursday it had dismissed 13,000 employees, bringing to 17,200 those sacked since the start of a labour dispute almost two weeks ago.
Rio Tinto accepts Chinese offer for Kalahari
Rio Tinto has accepted China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp's bid for its 11.1% stake in Kalahari Minerals.
NPC revives coal export permit debate
Eskom is negotiating with suppliers to secure future coal supply, but failure to
advance talks should be dealt with by export regulation, a National Planning
Commission member has said.
Diamond prices have stabilised, says Petra
Rough diamond prices have now stabilised, according to Petra CEO Johan Dippenaar,
but Numis Securities reckons the drop in the second half of 2011 was worse than
expected.
Juniors hold key to Eskom coal deficit
Eskom's Dan Marokane said domestic coal supply from 2018 remained an urgent
issue, but that consolidation in South Africa's junior mining sector could help bridge
the deficit.