Transnet eyes 80 mln tonnes on Waterberg line
A planned rail link to South Africa's Waterberg coal fields could eventually handle up to 80 million tonnes of coal a year if there is enough demand, says Transnet.
Zambia lifts metals export ban
Zambia has lifted a ban on metal exports just two days after imposing it to sort out irregularities and increase transparency, says a minerals ministry official.
DRC mining audit not a new review – official
A proposed audit by the DRC's state mining firm of its joint venture partnerships should not be mistaken for a new mining contract review, says a government official.
DiamondCorp’s Lace project to cost 15% more
Diamondcorp says its Lace project in the Free State will cost 15% more than expected due to the weakening of the rand.
Zambia suspends metal export permits
Zambia's new government has temporarily suspended metal export permits ahead of the release of new guidelines, says the ministry of mines and minerals development.
Shabangu: no casualties from mines debate
Mines Minister Susan Shabangu says she has found no evidence that investors are fleeing South Africa due to the nationalisation debate.
Mining surge to increase DRC’s power deficit
The Democratic Republic of Congo will see its energy deficit dramatically increase in the next four years due to a surge in demand from the mining industry.
RBCT confirms Chirwa’s departure
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has confirmed that its chief executive Raymond Chirwa had quit his job after only two years at the helm of the company.
Transnet gets its coal act together
Transnet Freight Rail has upped its game and is railing coal to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal faster than the terminal can export it. Long may this continue.
Kibali mine running by 2014 – Randgold
Randgold Resources and Anglogold Ashanti's Kibali joint venture in northeastern Congo will be fully operational by the beginning of 2014, says Randgold's CEO.