Alrosa underpins positive diamond sentiment
Major Russian diamond producer Alrosa is upbeat on medium-term prospects for the rough diamond market but there are short-term worries over price volatility and the situation at Marange in Zimbabwe.
Rio to sell Chapudi coal project
Resources giant Rio Tinto has reportedly put its Chapudi coal exploration assets in South Africa up for sale.
More options on gold being offered
Gold bulls are being offered more long-shot investment options following the pioneering work of Wits Gold in exploring the unmined, deep-level resources left on the Witwatersrand.
Highveld confirms name change to Evraz Highveld
Highveld Steel and Vanadium, South Africa's second-largest steel producer, on Friday said it would trade under its new name Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium (EHS) from Monday July 19.
Metorex declares Lubembe resources estimate
Diversified mining group Metorex has declared a resources estimate of 1.5 million tonnes of copper at its Lubembe deposit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
First Uranium granted TSX review extension
Canadian uranium junior First Uranium, has advised that it has received a 30-day extension of their Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listing review.
Namdeb workers to down tools over wages
Workers at diamond producer Namdeb, a 50-50 joint venture between De Beers and the Namibian government, plan to strike from Monday over pay, the company says.
Japan’s Itochu takes 10.3pct stake in Extract
Extract Resources, the Australian mining company focused on developing uranium projects in Namibia, says Japan's Itochu Corporation had agreed to acquire a 10.3% stake in its business.
Anglo facing Minas Rio delay
Land issues may force Anglo American to delay the start-up of its Minas Rio iron ore project in Brazil, according to a report by Dow Jones.