September 1, 2011

FLSmidth poised to expand extensively in the African minerals arena

FLSmidth is poised to expand extensively into the minerals arena, a key corporate strategy that is only likely to be challenged by the skills shortage. So says Peter Lohrmann, newly…

September 1, 2011

Company starts manufacturing larger pumps

Slurry equipment solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa has completed the construction of a manufacturing facility for the production of 350 mm and 450 mm Warman centrifugal slurry pumps at its…

September 1, 2011

$93bn a year needed for Africa infrastructure

Global law firm DLA Piper on Wednesday estimated that Africa would need an estimated $93-billion infrastructure investment each year.

August 31, 2011

Exxaro’s Grootegeluk Medupi expansion project to start production in latter half of 2012

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources is eyeing its next major coal project as it forges ahead with bringing home the Grootegeluk Medupi expansion project (GMEP), in Limpopo.

August 31, 2011

Guinea transitional council debates draft mining code

Guinea's draft mining code, in which the government plans to more than double its stake in mining projects, has been sent to the country's transitional law-making body for debate and…

August 31, 2011

De Beers loses 1 million carats production in South Africa

Business Day reports De Beers expects its South Africa unit to produce 6.5 million carats this year, 1 million less than last year as the effects of mine disposals filter…

August 31, 2011

Rock star diamond mine Letšeng finds 553 carat beauty

London-listed Gem Diamonds announced Wednesday it has found the world’s 15th largest white diamond at its Letšeng Mine in Lesotho, which is fast-becoming the richest source of large diamonds in…

August 31, 2011

Nevsun drills 30m of 8.55% copper adjacent to Bisha Mine

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2011) - Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU)(NYSE Amex:NSU) is pleased to report the assays from the forty-three diamond drill holes at the hanging wall copper zone within…

August 31, 2011

Gem International options 100% of gold project in Mvomero & Kilindi Districts of Tanzania

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2011) - Gem International Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GI) has entered into an option agreement with Mr. Anderson Fred Temu, Mr. Pascal D. Nestory and Mr.…

August 31, 2011

$93bn a year needed for Africa infrastructure

PERTH (miningweekly.com) Global law firm DLA Piper on Wednesday estimated that Africa would need an estimated $93-billion infrastructure investment each year. “This is best exampled when you consider there are…