Botswana hoping to build six new thermal coal mines, with Govt.’s...
BOTSWANA was hoping to develop six new coal mines and a rail link for exports, said Bloomberg News citing government sources and Charles Siwawa, CEO...
Renova in rival bid for Ezulwini – report
Russia’s Renova group has made a joint counter-bid for First Uranium’s
Ezulwini mine, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
Teck as ground zero for M&A chatter is a sign of...
CANADA'S Teck Resources has become the focus of merger and acquisition chatter in global mining sector that's become obsessed with increasing copper production, according...
No end in sight to Collahuasi strike
Most striking workers at Collahuasi copper mine are staying on the picket line despite management's prediction that many would abandon the walkout.
DRDGold flies after surprise third quarter 38c payout
SHARES in DRDGold were up nearly 12% in early trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange after the company paid out a third quarter dividend...
Anglo to retain stake in South African manganese
ANGLO American said it planned to retain its 40% stake in the Samancor Manganese Joint Venture in South Africa with 60% partner South32.
Duncan Wanblad,...
Long-term coal supply a worry, says Eskom
Rising coal exports are threatening the security of supplies for electricity generation over the long term, says a senior Eskom official.
Magufuli absence shines spotlight on Tanzania’s concerning approach to Covid-19
SPECULATION Tanzania's president, John Magufuli, has contracted Covid-19 has shone the spotlight on how the East African country's government has tackled the disease, said Bloomberg...
NUM says Petra Diamonds to cut 150 jobs at cash negative...
PETRA Diamonds was planning to cut 150 jobs at its Koffiefontein mine in South Africa's Free State, according to statement by the National Union...
Nogxina jets off to Mexico
Former Director-General at the Department of Mineral Resources, Sandile
Nogxina, is leaving South Africa this week to take up his new position as the
country’s ambassador in Mexico.