Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation PLC, headquartered in London, has appointed Mehmet Dalman as Chairman, following the departure of Dr Johannes Sittard who was Chairman and Non-Executive Director at the company.

Rio Tinto will increase its stake in Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) to 74 per cent through the acquisition of BHP Billiton's 37 per cent interest. The final consideration for the acquisition will be determined through a previously agreed valuation process. Completion is subject to regulatory approvals. RBM is a South African mineral sands mining and processing operation.

Lonmin Plc have confirmed Michael Hartnall, an independent non-executive director of the Company, retired from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held in January 2012.

Coal producer ATH Resources, based in Doncaster, Yorkshire, has recorded a year-end loss of £5.8m in 2011 and made an operating profit of £3m, a £4m fall compared to 2010. Group sales increased by 7% to £84.2m. In order to continue to develop the business, the group has renegotiated one of its legacy contracts and has expanded its project pipeline. Alistair Black is Chief Executive of ATH.