November 30, 2011

South African mining sector needs action to follow strong words

There is new energy to harness the job-creating ability of the mineral sector, after the National Planning Commission admitted that South Africa had missed the boat during the recent commodity…

November 29, 2011

Largest electro-mechanical repair facility on the Copperbelt of Zambia and the DRC in action

Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C), repairer of rotating electrical equipment, is close to completing an R8.6-million contract awarded in January 2011 by specialist winder consulting company DRA Technical Services (DRATS) on…

November 27, 2011

Pressure on rich over coal rules

AUSTRALIA and other rich countries are under pressure to change rules that allow them to meet climate change targets by subsidising coal plants in poor countries.

November 27, 2011

Mokopane iron ore project is a world class asset – Obtala

It is reported that Obtala Resources, the natural resources investment and Development Company has confirmed the presence of robust vanadiferous titanomagnetite mineralization averaging between 40 and 50 metres in thickness…

November 27, 2011

New study says acid drainage from coal mines ‘devastating’ South Africa’s rivers

BusinessLive reports that while acid mine drainage from disused gold mines in the Johannesburg area of South Africa is well documented, according to a new study AMD from nearly 6,000…

November 25, 2011

Keegan Settles Majority Interest of Ghanaian Lawsuit

Keegan Resources Inc. (TSX:KGN)(NYSE Amex:KGN) ("Keegan" or the "Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a written settlement agreement with two parties who together hold a 60%…

November 25, 2011

South Africa’s diamonds dynasty kissing the business good bye

The Oppenheimers, the dynasty involved in South Africa's diamond industry for a century, sold their 40 percent stake in De Beers to Anglo American.

November 24, 2011

Debswana sheds 700 jobs, citing need to cut costs

Mmegi Online is reporting a major downsize has taken place at Debswana, a partnership between the Botswana government and De Beers.

November 24, 2011

Coal of Africa jumps 8% after coming to green understanding

London-listed Coal of Africa and various environmental groups buried the hatchet on Thursday to work together to preserve Mapungubwe in northern South Africa near the company's controversial Vele opencast project.…

November 24, 2011

Allana Potash announces $800m capex for Ethiopian mine

A preliminary economic assessment for the Danakhil potash project in Ethiopia pegs the capital costs at $797 million. Canadian potash junior Allana Potash announced the figure yesterday while also outlining…