Ivanhoe Australia says up to 8 bidders eyeing mine stakes

Gold and copper miner Ivanhoe Australia Ltd has received interest from up to eight bidders for stakes in its projects and may in the process end up with a new controlling stakeholder, said CEO Peter Reeve. Ivanhoe Australia, with a market value...

Company Announcement: Anglo American Platinum Limited pioneers fuel cell technology in underground mining

Demonstrating its commitment to the mitigation of climate change and sustainable mining, Anglo American Platinum Limited (Anglo American Platinum) today launched a platinum-based fuel cell powered mine locomotive prototype.

Chile Collahuasi copper mine halts ops on death

The world's number-three copper mine, Chile's Collahuasi, halted all mining, plant and port operations after a worker died in an accident at its sulfide plant on Monday afternoon, mine spokeswoman Bernardita Fernandez told Reuters on Tuesday....

Company Announcement: Kumba’s Kolomela mine first product shipped ahead of schedule

Kolomela, the new 9Mtpa Kumba Iron Ore mine near Postmasburg in the Northern Cape has added another major achievement to its already excellent track record. Not only is the mine development within budget and boasts an excellent mine and project...

Company Announcement: 'See what is right. and be brave- Farewell Address to Anglo American', by Nicky Oppenheimer

On 30 November 2011 a Farewell Dinner was held by Anglo American plc in honour of Nicky Oppenheimer. The dinner in Vergelegen, Western Cape, was held to mark his retirement from the Anglo board in April 2011.

Company Announcement: Agreement executed with broad based black economic empowerment partner with initial R140m capital

Transaction with SIOC-cdt positions Continental for significant growth and enhanced opportunities in South Africa

Company Announcement: Mining Group Anglo American 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed On Additional De Beers Stake Acquisition News; Outlook Stable

Mining group Anglo American has announced it will acquire an additional stake of up to 40% in its diamond subsidiary De Beers for as much as $5.1 billion.

The CSIR working on robots to improve mine safety

Mining is a dangerous occupation, and South Africa’s hard rock (gold and platinum) mining is more dangerous than most (but not all) types of mining. In the period January 1 to August 15 this year, 76 South African miners lost their lives in...

The CSIR working on robots to improve mine safety

Mining is a dangerous occupation, and South Africa’s hard rock (gold and platinum) mining is more dangerous than most (but not all) types of mining. In the period January 1 to August 15 this year, 76 South African miners lost their lives in...

Codelco going underground at key operation while Anglo facing big tax bill for forced sale

Chile’s State-owned Corporación Nacional del Cobre (Codelco) has announced that it is to invest $875-million to start the development of an underground mine at its Chuquicamata operation. Currently, Chuquicamata, which is located 1 650 km north...

Collahuasi mine, Chile

A copper mine, situated in Chile.

Lung-diseased gold miners start UK legal action against Anglo

London law firm Leigh Day & Co has begun proceedings in the London High Court against Anglo American South Africa, as the Johannesburg-registered wholly owned subsidiary of London-based Anglo American plc. Lawyer Richard Meeran, who addressed a...