February 3, 2014

Watchdog censures mining firms in Uganda for ignoring locals’ rights

Rights group claims Uganda’s government has promoted private investment in mining without involving landowners.

February 3, 2014

Amplats to slash 1,400 jobs, warns fresh strike could lead to more

Despite the miner returned to profitability last year, it is now facing a strike at its processing plants.

February 2, 2014

Guinea president says Simandou rights transfer likely broke law

BSG Resources transferred rights on rich Simandou concession to Brazil's Vale in a $2.5 billion deal in 2010.

January 31, 2014

China expands further into commodity trading with London bank buy

China and the globe's largest bank takes over London unit of Johannesburg-based Standard Bank, in a transaction forecast to be the first of many as Chinese banks push overseas expansion.

January 31, 2014

The weirdest mining M&A partner I’ve seen

This is a significant signal showing us that Chinese interest in platinum is perhaps ramping up.

January 31, 2014

Dr Doom: Be afraid, but not very afraid of emerging market crises

While many emerging markets are teetering right now, noted economist Nouriel Roubini says chance of a fully-fledged crisis is low.

January 30, 2014

Why the strikes are doing nothing for the platinum price

Miners have been stockpiling, Nymex inventories are at a a decade high and scrap supply is forecast to rise sharply.

January 29, 2014

South Africa’s platinum strikes continue as rand slides

Reserve Bank says it's yet unclear to what extent strikes will impact exports and current account deficit.

January 29, 2014

Which gold miners hold the most supply?

And which majors and mid-tiers are most likely to look to replenish their reserves?

January 29, 2014

Anglo American up 5 pct after production gains

Exploration and evaluation expenditure for Q4 2013 totalled $166 million, a decrease of 19%.