Africa urged to adopt fiscal consistency
Africa's governments have been warned to improve fiscal transparency and consistency or imperil new investment.
African Energy at centre of regional hub
African Energy was about to embark on an "aggressive" expansion programme in Botswana that would establish it at the centre of a regional power hub.
Africa exploration tough to finance: Nedbank
Australia's mining sector should not expect the same level of interest in African exploration markets during the current market crunch.
Africa to support mining supply: Welborn
Markets should not under-estimate the benefits mining can deliver to Africa as it grapples with a population explosion, said John Welborn, CEO of Resolute Mining.
Tiger to boost Congo Tipol project a third
Tiger Resources to draw down on $137m credit facility in effort to boost Congo's Kipol copper project a third.
New IRP to allow greater nuclear component
An updated version of the South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan will allow a greater contribution from nuclear power to comply with 2009 climate change talks.
Sibanye miners agree to end illegal sit-in
Some 1,200 employees at one of Sibanye Gold's Driefontein shafts have agreed to return to surface after embarking on an illegal sit-in on September 1.
China demand will take gold to $1,200/oz
Increased demand for gold from China is expected to lift the price of the metal to $1,200/oz compared to $1,142/oz currently.
Zimplats posts $74m loss after losing tax dispute
Zimplats posted only its second annual loss after paying a hefty one-off tax repayment of some $55m.
Zambia suspends mining license activity
Zambia has suspended the award, renewal and transfer of mining rights whilst it examines the regulatory framework following adjustments in mining legislation.