RBPlat listing back on track
The listing of Royal Bafokeng Platinum is back on track after the group rejected an earlier offer to sell its majority stake in Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine.
New entity for Gold One’s Megamine
Australia and JSE-listed mining junior Gold One is set to proceed with spin-off plans for its Megamine assets.
New opposition rises against BHP’s Potash bid
Rival bidders may be looking to derail BHP Billiton's $39bn bid for Canada's Potash Corp, with China's Sinochem and a Canadian pension fund working on plans, according to newspaper reports.
Report leaks smelters’ power secrets
In a legal wrangle to disclose the cost at which Eskom supplies power to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters, a court is told that BHP's Hillside is the world's cheapest producer.
Small miners take aim at Shabangu
A document criticising the amended mining charter is calling for Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu to relinquish her position of leading transformation in the sector.
ICT founder linked to more disputed deals
Phemelo Sehunelo, the advocate whose ICT turned Jacob Zuma's son into a multimillionaire, is at the centre of another two controversial mining deals, reports City Press.
Super-rich buy gold by ton
The world's wealthiest people have responded to economic worries by buying gold by the bar - and sometimes by the ton, according to bankers catering to the very rich.
JP Morgan calls metals higher
It's looking good for commodities according to JP Morgan as investment demand, economic stimulus packages and renewed inflation are expected to drive up prices across the board next year.
Gold Fields closes debut $1bn bond
Gold Fields says it has successfully completed its $1bn bond offering to international investors.
Gold hits record as Vietnam mulls imports
Spot gold has hit an all-time peak on a weak dollar and after Vietnam said it may allow gold imports if prices keep rising.