Base Metals

Xstrata resumes work on A$6bn mine

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Xstrata, the biggest exporter of power-station coal, has resumed work on a A$6bn mine after Australia reduced a planned resource profits tax, says Bloomberg News.

Russia mulls SA anti-dumping duty

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Russia has proposed slapping anti-dumping duties on imported nickel-containing steels from China, South Korea, Brazil and South Africa.

Zambia blackout shuts copper mines

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A nationwide power blackout on Friday forced copper mines in Zambia, Africa's top producer of the metal, to halt output.

African Eagle doubles Dutwa nickel resource

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African Eagle Resources Plc has more than doubled the size of the resource estimate at its Dutwa nickel project in Tanzania, the firm says.

Metorex Ruashi plant back on stream

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Metorex, the base metals mining group, says a planned shutdown to carry out essential maintenance at the Ruashi Mine in Congo (DRC) had been completed.

Ruashi plant shut for maintenance

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Metorex, a focused base metals mining group, says it plans to shut down its Ruashi plant in the DRC to carry out essential maintenance work.

African Eagle, Macquarie Harbour in gold JV

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African Eagle Resources and ASX-quoted minerals group Macquarie Harbour Mining have signed a Letter of Intent to enter a joint venture to develop a gold mine at African Eagle's Miyabi project in Tanzania.

Anglo sells zinc assets in $1.3bn deal

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Anglo American took another step in a strategy to divest of non-core assets agreeing to sell its zinc mines in southern Africa and Europe for $1.3bn to India focused base metals group, Vedanta.

Hong Kong firm takes 7.1% stake in Kalahari

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Kalahari Minerals, says that APAC Resources, a major Hong Kong listed company focussed on natural resource investment opportunities and base metals trading, has agreed to acquire up to a 7.1% interest of its issued share capital.

BHP Billiton pulls rug under metal firms

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BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining group, has withdrawn from an electricity saving aluminium beneficiation plan because it allegedly earns more from exporting the metal directly.