ICT, Kumba decision due mid-December
Mid-December should hear a judgement on the dispute over iron ore mineral rights between Imperial Crown Trading, Kumba Iron Ore and ArcelorMittal.
Unity needed in nationalisation debate: Phosa
South Africa should speak with one voice on the issues that troubled its economy, such as nationalisation, said Mathews Phosa, ANC Treasurer-General.
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.
Keaton expects earnings boost
South African coal exploration and development company Keaton Energy Holdings said it expected to post significantly improved interim earnings
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.
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.
TFR rates threaten Matola expansion
The proposed $800m expansion of Mozambique's Matola Coal Terminal to 20 million tonnes/year would be threatened unless Transnet lowered freight rates.
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.