Mining to drive Zim growth: Biti
Gold production would double, diamonds would bag $600m ... The outlook for Zimbabwe economic growth would be based partly on its mining industry.
Coal of Africa hugs the Mapungubwe Coalition
Coal of Africa and the Save Mapungubwe Coalition opposing the Vele mine in Limpopo Province have declared a truce and are looking to reach an agreement over the mine's development.
Anglo’s Barro Alto to pick up pace
Anglo American's Brazilian nickel producer, Barro Alto, would reach full capacity in the second half of 2012, the company said.
ANC mulls ‘carrot and stick’ on benefication
The ANC is to debate next week a carrot and stick approach to beneficiation in the mining sector and would not simply slap levies on mineral exporters.
Wescoal seals recovery after lossmaking
After reporting the first loss in its history last year, Wescoal Holdings consolidates its recovery posting an interim profit.
Anglo’s copper target unaffected by Chile row
Changes in the ownership structure of Anglo American Sur will not detract from the group’s longer term production ambitions for copper, says an Anglo American company executive.
Maputo terminal plan floated
The latest plan to provide terminal capacity to emergent coal exporters was floated at Coaltrans Mozambique. This one is for South African and Swazi companies.
Delays may sink Anglo’s Codelco court bid
Chile’s courts may not hear Anglo American’s bid in time to overturn an injunction which prohibited the diversified miner from selling further stakes in Anglo American Sur.
Strike looms large for Lonmin
The National Union of Mineworkers rejected Lonmin's 9% to 10% wage increase offer raising the prospect of strike action.
Power situation remains critical, says Eskom
SA's power supply situation will remain critical for the next two years, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames, while still trying to play down the latest problem at Medupi.