December 18, 2012

Gold Fields downgraded on SA gold mine spinoff but AngloGold keeps status

Plans by both Gold Fields and AngloGold to reduce exposure to South Africa produced different outcomes from ratings agencies, as former got cut, while the latter was affirmed at investment…

December 18, 2012

Mega Uranium Ltd. releases results for the year ended September 30, 2012

Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2012 was $20.2 million ($0.08 per common share) compared to a net loss of $126.4 million for the year ended September 30,…

December 18, 2012

Superior Mining announces agreement on Mangalisa gold project

Superior Mining has an earn-in Agreement with IBhubesi Capital, pursuant to which IBhubesi can acquire up to a 67% interest in the Company's Mangalisa project.

December 17, 2012

Botswana faces future without diamonds

With its diamond reserves predicted to run out in 20 years, diversification is crucial if Botswana is to continue to be an "African success story"?

December 17, 2012

Firestone Diamonds sells $5.1 million in two months

The company sold a total of 63,991 carats of rough gems in October and November.

December 17, 2012

First Quantum seeks to create world’s biggest copper producer with hostile Inmet bid

Inmet shareholders approached directly with sweetened deal

December 16, 2012

Mozambi Coal updates market on Songo License

Africa-focused Mozambi Coal (ASX: MOZ) will exercise its right to withdraw from its agreement

December 16, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: Stunning growth in the developing world’s new millionaires

Brazil and China lead the pack

December 16, 2012

Chinese acquire controlling stake in Namibian copper mine with AUD$30m investment

Heilongjiang Heilong and West Minerals set to obtain controlling stake in Australia's International Base Metals

December 14, 2012

A ‘very different’ platinum market swings into 600,000oz deficit

South African output falls to 11-year low after labour unrest.