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.
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.
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.
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.
Mali soldiers say seize power after palace attack
Renegade Malian soldiers have gone on state television to declare they had seized power in a coup after the government's failure to quell a nomad-led rebellion in the north.
ENRC eyes fresh blood for board as costs bite
Kazakh miner ENRC plans to add "fresh blood" to its board as it seeks to draw a line under governance troubles that have hit its shares.
Firestone in new short-term debt deal
Firestone Energy says it has negotiated a short-term debt facility of $2.2m, provided by the holders of the company's convertible notes.
DRC to up mining project levies: minister
The DRC will change its mining code to increase tax rates and raise the government's minimum automatic stake in mining projects, says the country's mines minister.
Implats set to retain Mimosa shareholding
Zimbabwe’s Saviour Kasukuwere said Impala Platinum’s involvement in Mimosa
was a matter for shareholders following confirmation that an indigenisation
proposal had been accepted.
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.