Gold Fields withdraws $1.4bn offer for Kirkland Lake

The Johannesburg-based company, however, said it remained interested in a negotiated transaction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2016 | 8:47 am

China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens

Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 8:03 am

Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired

Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 4:00 am

VIDEO: Eagles attack and take down drones at remote mining site in Australia

South Africa's Gold Fields has already lost nine of these vehicles since it adopted the technology at its St Ives operation, in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 3:35 am

Of 22 banks polled NO-ONE sees copper price rally continue

New survey of analysts calls into question post-Trump surge with consensus forecasts pointing to sharp decline by year-end and continuing weakness in 2017.

Frik Els | November 17, 2016 | 3:22 am

Iron ore price stabilizes after sharp drop

BHP, Fortescue have no plans to follow Rio Tinto in shutting down iron ore mines over end of year holiday period.

Frik Els | November 16, 2016 | 6:14 am

Rio learnt about Simandou dubious payment over a year ago — report

Company is said to have found out about the emails referring to a questionable $10.5m payment to a consultant over the Guinea project more than a year ago, not 'just' in August, as it claimed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2016 | 3:45 am