Iron ore dispute gains momentum
Legal teams representing Kumba Iron Ore, ArcelorMittal SA and Imperial Crown Trading are to meet as the parties settle down to an expected war of attrition.
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.
Kumba bullish as volumes, prices soar
Kumba Iron Ore, controlled by Anglo American, said first half headline earnings would be higher year-on-year as volumes and prices for its iron ore soared.
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.
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.
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.
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.