Sata’s shake-up ‘for the better’
A leading Zambian legal expert says mining firms have little cause for panic over the policies of Zambia’s President Michael Sata, saying these steps will help to stamp out corruption.
SA gold company earnings to jump
The gold price hit record levels in rand terms during the September quarter, meaning the SA gold companies should be about to report healthy increases in earnings.
Have you heard about the Irish gold mine?
Most gold miners require considerable funding to get off the ground, but a man from Northern Ireland has embraced low cost techniques favouring nature.
JIC labour dispute stings platinum miners
Several junior platinum miners are caught in the crossfire of the labour dispute between mining contractor JIC Mining and the National Union of Mineworkers.
Tanzanian mining stumbles through 2011
Tanzania's mining sector grew only slowly this year due to uncertainty over government policies and a prolonged energy crisis, says a mining official.
African Barrick posts record net profit in Q3
African Barrick Gold Plc says its profit rose to a record in the third quarter, boosted by higher production and all-time high gold prices.
Anglo Q3 copper dips, 2011 seen higher
Anglo American has posted a 9% drop in third-quarter copper output, blaming lower grades and blizzards in Chile.
Amplats’s cost conundrum continues
Anglo American Platinum’s battle to keep costs down carries on, with the company again raising its unit cost target for 2011.
Coal versus nuclear in South Africa
The South African government is planning to build six nuclear power stations by 2030, but the programme is already running behind schedule, which could benefit the coal sector.
Kumba’s Q3 output up 2%
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 2% rise in third-quarter output and says it sees an increase in the volatility of iron ore prices in the short term.