Simmers takeover goes ahead
Former Harmony CEO Bernard Swanepoel is firmly back into mainstream mining following overwhelming shareholder approval for the reverse takeover of Simmers by Village Main Reef.
Outrage as Zim diamonds go on sale
Industry groups and watchdogs have slammed a unilateral decision to allow Zimbabwe to sell diamonds from its disputed Marange fields.
BHP in iron ore and coal deals
BHP Billiton has approved $9.5bn of capital investments to expand Australian iron ore and coal mining projects.
Van Kerrebroeck tried to ‘con’ way out of jail
Alleged company hijacker Dennis Van Kerrebroeck may face more charges, as details emerge on how he allegedly tried to swindle his way out of custody.
Amsa sees Sishen arbitration in 2012
ArcelorMittal SA says it expects arbitration proceedings in its dispute with Kumba Iron Ore over a Sishen mine to be heard only early in next year.
BHP in new coal ventures
BHP Billiton has approved three key metallurgical coal projects located in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, Australia.
Coal of Africa raises $50m loan
Coal of Africa has secured a $50m loan from Deutsche Bank, which will allow the company to repay a $20m loan to JP Morgan and provide working capital for its operations.
Tough times for Anooraq Resources
A year after Anooraq Resources took over the Bokoni platinum mine from Anglo Platinum, its team is finding it much harder than expected to turn it around.
Harmony share price surges
The Biblical admonition "o ye of little faith" seems appropriate for the senior Harmony executive who sold nearly 30,000 of his stock options just days before the share price took off.
Acid water affects three more provinces
The acid mine water problem affects small parts of the North West, the Free State and the Northern Cape in addition to Gauteng, the authorities say.