December 13, 2011 Botswana, DRC and Zambia most vulnerable to ‘resource curse’ Oxford Policy Management published a new report explaining how low- and middle-income countries are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the "resource curse."
December 13, 2011 Rumour mill churning on Anglo bid for Mozambique coal mine Just one week following Anglo American's approval of a $1.7 billion met-coal project in Queensland, the London-listed diversified miner may be shopping for more coal assets.
December 13, 2011 Afferro sells Putu stake to focus on Cameroon project The anticipated receipt of $115-million from the sale of its interest in the Putu iron project is ‘Christmas come early’ for iron-ore miner Afferro Mining, said London-based Evolution Securities’ Charles…
December 13, 2011 Chalice puts Eritrea gold project on chopping block TSX- and ASX-quoted Chalice Gold Mines said on Monday it signed a nonbinding agreement to sell its Zara project in Eritrea, the East African State that the UN slapped with…
December 13, 2011 Caledonia Mining in negotiations with Zimbabwe’s Government Caledonia Mining Corporation announced today that is taking part in negotiations with the Government in Zimbabwe to try and agree an Indigenisation Plan at the country's Blanket Mine.
December 13, 2011 Lucara receives record price for its Lesotho diamonds A total of US$6.4 million obtained Lucara Diamond Corp. for the sale rough diamonds at its second tender of gems recovered from the Mothae mine in Lesotho. The company reported…
December 13, 2011 Severstal to acquire 100pct of the Putu Iron Ore project in Liberia Severstal announced that its indirect subsidiary Lybica Holdings BV has entered into a legally binding heads of terms agreement with Afferro Mining Inc and its wholly owned subsidiary Mano River…
December 13, 2011 Multotec highlights wider African expansion Mineral process solutions provider Multotec is in the process of expanding extensively into other parts of the African continent and beyond. The company has recently established branches in Mozambique, Zambia…
December 12, 2011 Sick mineworkers set to sue South Africa’s Anglo-American The 54-year-old continued working when diagnosed with early incurable lung disease until he was fired after 30 years, in a story traced on thumb-worn papers in his home off a…
December 12, 2011 Weba Chute Systems enhance dust control As South African safety, health and environmental legislation continues to tighten, Weba Chute Systems reports increased interest in its bulk materials handling equipment, which significantly reduces noise and dust pollution…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
