Xstrata to fork out R4.9bn on smelter
UK-based Xstrata has dusted off plans to expand its Lion ferrochrome operation, saying it is confident electricity supply will be guaranteed.
ARM, Vale launch Konkola copper mine
Zambian President Rupiah Banda has inaugurated a new $380m copper mine project, a joint venture between Africa Rainbow Minerals and Vale.
Report leaks smelters’ power secrets
In a legal wrangle to disclose the cost at which Eskom supplies power to BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters, a court is told that BHP's Hillside is the world's cheapest producer.
Gold hits record as Vietnam mulls imports
Spot gold has hit an all-time peak on a weak dollar and after Vietnam said it may allow gold imports if prices keep rising.
Vanadium’s turbocharged future
The battery has beaten the fuel cell in the race to power electric vehicles, which means an increase in demand for vanadium, lithium and rare earth metals.
Zisco attracts fresh takeover bids
Zimbabwe has received five bids, including a new offer from ArcelorMittal South Africa, for the takeover of steel maker ZISCO, state media reported on Tuesday.
Zambia asks miners to life power pay
The Zambian government has asked miners operating in its borders, including Metorex, to pay more for electricity use.
Ruashi delivers for Metorex
Metorex has finally turned the corner following operating successes at the Ruashi copper/cobalt plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is now set up for sustainable growth.
Bernard Swanepoel buys Cons Murch
Metorex has sold antimony producer Consolidated Murchison to Bernard Swanepoel's To The Point organisation for R1 and will contribute R65m to meet recapitalisation and rehabilitation requirements.
Xstrata in ‘deal of the century’
Xstrata has signed a deal with Peru giving it rights to start building its $4.2bn Las Bambas copper mine.