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Anglo American reports jump in net profit to $6.54bn

The group announced better-than-expected results for the year on the back of higher prices and said it remains positive about the outlook for commodities markets. Anglo American (AAL.L: Quote) (AGLJ.J:Quote), the world's fourth-largest diversified miner,

Mineweb | February 18, 2011 | 8:32 am

Ivanhoe makes major DRC, SA copper discoveries

Ivanhoe Mines has made major “Tier 1” copper discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, chief executive Robert Friedland […]

Mining Weekly | February 10, 2011 | 7:58 pm

Japan to invest billions in Africa to compete with China

Japan is keen to invest “billions of dollars” in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up to regional rival China […]

Mineweb | February 9, 2011 | 6:17 pm

Harmony’s operating profit is up 33%

Gold production was down four percent but operating profit increased 33% at Harmony. The company announced second quarter results on Monday for the period ending Dec. 31, 2010.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 7, 2011 | 5:08 pm

Higher gold prices push Randgold profits up 43% despite tough year

Randgold's full-year profit $120.6M, compared with $84.3M last year. Company proposes to increase dividend by 18% to 20 cents per share; predicts attributable production of 750,000-790,000 ozs for 2011.

Mineweb | February 7, 2011 | 11:18 am

Great Basin Gold looking to raise $75 million

B.C.-based gold company Great Basin Gold is cashing up to the tune of $75 million.

Andrew Topf | February 3, 2011 | 10:20 pm

BRC forms JV with Rio Tinto to explore for diamonds in DRC

Mining Weekly reports: TSX- and JSE-listed BRC DiamondCore has formed a joint venture (JV) with diversified mining group Rio Tinto to resume […]

MINING.com Editor | February 2, 2011 | 11:49 pm

S.Africa: govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom, but coal still not domestic priority

State-owned power utility Eskom urges regulation of coal exports to ensure domestic power suppliies, but government backs off declaring coal a strategic […]

Mineweb | February 2, 2011 | 5:35 pm

BHP puts coal prospecting rights up for sale in SA

Mining Weekly reports that BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Becsa) will divest some of its currently undeveloped coal prospecting rights to […]

MINING.com Editor | February 1, 2011 | 12:35 am

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