First Quantum gives Sentinel resource update
First Quantum Minerals has provided a resource and capex update on its Sentinel copper project in Zambia.
Sasol cooking with gas
With the world in the foothills of the gas era, Sasol is positioning itself in
quickfire fashion to be a major player in the dominant commodity of the future.
Limpopo gives Resgen thumbs up for mine
The building of the proposed Boikarabelo coal mine in the Limpopo province moved
a step closer with authorities approving its construction.
Mines taken to task over Carolina water
Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa says four mines have been issued pre-directives in relation to the poor quality of drinking water in the Mpumalanga town of Carolina.
Essar shows its plans to revive former Zisco
India’s Essar Global is to sink $4bn into Zimbabwe’s collapsed steel mining
and beneficiation industry through a capital injection into NewZim Steel, a JV
with the country’s government.
Shabangu seeks “meaningful transformation’
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu acknowledges the "modest changes' made by
miners to transform the industry, but says far more needs to be done to alter
the face of the sector.
Storm over acid drainage proposals
A war of words on the role of a well-known expert has erupted over the merits
of suitable technologies for the treatment of acid mine drainage.
AEMFC, green lobby head for Bela Bela clash
SA’s state mining company and environmentalists are heading for a showdown
after the company said it had applied for a prospecting licence around the
tourism mecca of Bela Bela.
Gold Fields expedites $340m Philippines deal
Gold Fields has paid $110m to exercise an option giving it 40% of the
Philippines-based Far South East copper and gold prospect.
Mali “coup’ knocks Randgold shares
Shares in Randgold Resources are trading down 15% following reports from
Mali that elements of the country’s military have mounted a coup attempt.