SA coal sector offers bright prospects - Imara

Africa-focused financial services group Imara Resources Fund says that the outlook for the South African coal industry looks "good" and that coal-mining stocks deserve international investors' attention. The company, which provides reports to...

BHP Billiton returns massive $32bn to shareholders in seven years

Diversified mining major BHP Billiton, whose record 2009 dividend represents a sixfold growth in seven years, has paid a massive $32-billion in cash to shareholders since BHP and Billiton merged in 2001, BHP Billiton CEO Marius Kloppers said on...

Former BHP Billiton man appointed head of Chrometco

Local chrome exploration and development junior Chrometco on Friday announced the appointment of John Raubenheimer, previously chief of Samancor, as the company's new chairman, which was effective from the beginning of this month.

Exploration at Naboom commences

Junior mining company Chrometco is refocusing its plans to enter the chrome industry.