September 18, 2018 Botswana trims growth prospects, sees wider budget deficits Botswana's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 percent this year.
September 18, 2018 Sibanye -Stillwater, Lonmin still committed to merger after competition watchdog decision Sibanye and Lonmin said in a joint statement they remained fully committed to the deal, which is expected to close by the end of the year.
September 18, 2018 Metallon may pay suppliers in gold amid Zimbabwe cash shortage Metallon Corp. is considering paying mining-equipment suppliers in gold because a cash shortage in Zimbabwe is hampering its plan to expand output.
September 18, 2018 Congo expects declaration on strategic metals by end of October Companies including Glencore, China Moly and Randgold Resources Ltd. have criticized the new laws as violating their rights, as well as being a deterrent to future investment, and are continuing…
September 17, 2018 Glencore, China Moly face higher cobalt royalty taxes in Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo will declare cobalt a strategic metal, imposing a 10 percent royalty tax on producers.
September 17, 2018 Ramaphosa gives taste of plan to kickstart South African economy Ramaphosa revealed highlights of the plan at a Sept. 14 meeting and the full package should be announced at the Oct. 24 midterm budget.
September 17, 2018 South Africa’s Eskom has coal shortages at 10 power plants – spokesman Eskom said on Monday that it had fewer than 20 days of coal supplies at 10 of its 15 coal-fired power stations, posing a threat to national power supplies.
September 17, 2018 South Africa imposes tough conditions on Sibanye-Lonmin deal The transaction would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer as Lonmin is the world’s third-largest while Sibanye-Stillwater is the fourth.
September 17, 2018 South African unions sign wage deal with AngloGold Ashanti Three-year wage deal may inch the country's gold industry a closer to ending a standoff over pay.
September 17, 2018 Petra Diamonds CEO to leave following shares value dip, debt increase Johan Dippenaar has held the top position since 2005, when Petra merged with Crown Diamonds.
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