Finger of blame falls on Pamodzi liquidator
Political connections saw some 600 liquidations over eights years handed to Enver Motala, the liquidator involved in the controversy ridden handling of Pamodzi Gold by Aurora Empowerment.
Zim miners forced to build own power
A handful of diamond mining companies affected by crippling power cuts in Zimbabwe have been forced to set up their own dedicated R36m power line
Guinea doubles state mines ownership
It's now law for the Guinea state to take a 15 percent free-carry in mining projects and buy another 20 percent in yet another demonstration that Africa's governments want more of the resource pie.
Gold rebounds but heads for weekly loss
Gold was heading for a weekly loss as investors digested plans by US President Barack Obama to spur economic growth which could dent bullion's safe-haven appeal.
Hopes for Optimum bidding war scotched
Hopes of a bidding war for Optimum Coal were scotched after a potential alternative expression of interest in the coal producer was withdrawn.
Mozambique considers tripling Beira
Authorities in Mozambique are considering tripling the capacity of its port at Beira in order to cope with increased coal deliveries from Tete province, and Zimbabwe.
Harmony struggles despite gold bonanza
Why does Australian gold miner Newcrest get more for its 50% stake in the Wafi-Golpu gold deposit than its joint venture partner, Harmony Gold? Here's some answers.
Cortec parent says firm digging in Kenya
Parent company of Cortec Mining, Canada's Pacific Wildcat Resources, said its firm continued to prospect in Kenya despite earlier reports saying a High Court order had stopped it.
Zim govt in talks with miners wanting time
Zimbabwe is in talks with mining that firms that have requested more time to complete their indigenisation plans.
First Uranium on the ropes
First Uranium was against the ropes and any further operational slippage "brings the canvas into view" according to RBC Capital Markets analyst Leon Esterhuizen.