September 7, 2011

Yellowcake could fall into rogue hands

The US government is worried that Namibia doesn't have enough safeguards to prevent rogue companies from getting their hands on nuclear material sourced locally. After a meeting with Trade and…

September 6, 2011

Zimbabwe threatens to prosecute Implats unit

Zimbabwe said on Tuesday it could prosecute or cancel the mining licence of Zimplats, the local unit of Impala Platinum, for failing to agree to transfer majority ownership to local…

September 6, 2011

WGR- Wits Gold’s advanced De Bron-Merriespruit South (DBM) Project moves into pre-feasibility; additional resource upgrade on track

Wits Gold wishes to announce that Turgis Consulting (Pty) Ltd (Turgis) has been appointed to complete a pre-feasibility study over the Company's advanced DBM Project in the southern Free State…

September 6, 2011

Allana Potash Initiates Feasibility Study on Its Ethiopian Potash Project

Allana Potash Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AAA) ("Allana"or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has awarded a Feasibility Study contract to ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau ("ERCOSPLAN") for its Ethiopian…

September 6, 2011

Libyan gold, cash convey crosses into Niger

A Libyan convoy of 10 vehicles carrying gold and cash crossed into Niger late on Monday, an official from the National Transitional Council (NTC) said on Tuesday, citing sources among…

September 6, 2011

Anglo, Rio’s Palabora stake could fetch R5bn

Anglo American and Rio Tinto could fetch almost R5 billion for their combined 74.5% stake in SA's largest copper producer, Palabora Mining. The two resources giants on Monday announced their…

September 5, 2011

Rio, Anglo aim to sell 75% stake in Palabora Mining valued at $700 million

Rio Tinto Group and Anglo American Plc (AAL), which together own about three-quarters of Palabora Mining Co., said they plan to sell their entire holdings in the South African miner…

September 5, 2011

Uranium was stolen from Trekkopje

Areva Resources Namibia, a subsidiary of a French giant mining company confirmed on Friday the uranium ore stolen on August 25. allegedly by four men - three Namibians and a…

September 5, 2011

Husabs mine life up to 20 years

The Australian owners of the fourth largest primary uranium deposit in the world - Husab in Namibia - have said project development financing negotiations are progressing well and in line…

September 5, 2011

Cluff Gold: Significant resource increase at Baomahun

Cluff Gold plc ("Cluff Gold" or the "Company") (AIM:CLF)(TSX:CFG), the dual AIM/TSX listed West African focused gold mining company, is pleased to announce the results of an independent mineral resource…