Forbes Coal posts revenue increase
Forbes & Manhattan Coal, which has listings in Toronto and Johannesburg, has reported a 245% increase in revenue year-on-year for the quarter to end-November 2011.
Niger to pursue nuclear despite Fukushima
Niger will push ahead with a plan to develop civilian nuclear energy in partnership with other West African peers despite recent accidents including Fukushima, says the country's president.
Xstrata Coal sells Spitzkop, Tselentis
Xstrata Coal has the sale of its Spitzkop and Tselentis collieries and supporting coal assets in Mpumalanga to the Imbawula Group.
Anglo ordered to release Mitsubishi contract
Anglo American is on the back foot in its dispute with Codelco as a Chilean court orders it to release the sale contract signed with Mitsubishi over a stake in Anglo American Sur.
Rio Tinto’s iron ore output flattens out
Rio Tinto has reported near-flat production growth of iron ore for the fourth quarter, weaker than some market expectations amid concerns that Chinese demand is softening.
Angola to boost diamond output in 2012
Angola's state-owned diamond firm Endiama expects to increase production this year after posting revenue growth in 2011, reports state news agency Angop.
Uranium One plays Mantra option
Uranium One has announced record production of 10.7 million pounds and record sales of 9.9 million pounds for the full year 2011, and will acquire a 13.9% stake in Mantra.
Friedland to storm back with IvanPlats
Speculation has it that billionaire mining entrepreneur, Robert Friedland, will shake off the disappointment of losing a legal fight with Rio Tinto by listing IvanPlats, the African platinum and base metals play.
Iron ore prices lift Kumba earnings
Kumba Iron Ore says an increase in export iron ore prices has substantially lifted its full-year earnings.
Authorities halts Petmin’s SamQuarz sale
Petmin says its proposed sale of the SamQuarz silica mine has been disallowed by the Competition Commission.