Gold Fields BEE package deal
Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland says the three latest BEE transactions approved by government form a "package deal" with the previous Mvelaphanda Resources transaction.
“I’m used to seeing diamonds in a box”
British supermodel Naomi Campbell, testifying at the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, said she's used to seeing diamonds in a box, and wouldn't have known they were diamonds if someone hadn't pointed it out.
Rio Tinto reports record underlying H1 earnings
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has posted a 260% jump in first-half net earnings to a record $5.85bn and says China was key to its future.
Exxaro earnings seen up to 73% higher
Diversified resources group Exxaro says it expects headline earnings per share for the six months to end June 2010 to be between 650c and 700c, representing an increase of between 60% and 73% when compared to the corresponding period in 2009.
Randgold maintains production outlook
Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow reckons the group's gold production will remain with 5% of his original forecast for 2010 despite the problems at the Loulo mine in Mali.
R&E profit leaps to R792.8m
Randgold & Exploration, which recently re-listed on the JSE after a five-year absence, has reported a massive jump in first half earnings by posting a profit of R792.8m compared to R11.1m previously.
BSI extends Meyerton factory by further R23m
AltX-listed steel products stockist, processor, trader and exporter BSI Steel has expanded its R110m distribution and processing centre in Meyerton, Gauteng, at a cost of R12m.
DRDGold loses patience with AMD claims
DRDGold believes efforts to make it pay more to treat mine water containing dangerous acids was unconstitutional and that it would fight the matter vigorously.
ENRC sees strong growth in Q2 output
Kazakh miner ENRC, says demand for stainless steel had recovered from last year's downturn, bringing strong growth in the second-quarter output of its two most important products, ferroalloys and iron ore.
Wesizwe Platinum CEO to stand down
Wesizwe Platinum CEO Mike Solomon will call it a day at the end of September when his contract expires despite being cleared by the Wesizwe board of all allegations against him.