Zambian workers strike over pay
About 2,000 Zambian workers at NFC Africa Mining, majority-owned by China Nonferrous Metals Mining Corporation, have gone on a strike.
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.
Amsa confirms ICT deal is dead
ArcelorMittal SA, the local arm of the world's largest steel maker, has confirmed it has canned its acquisition of Imperial Crown Trading for R800m.
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.
The gospel according to Mark
AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani has in the four years since his unheralded appointment done as much to conserve features of the company as change it.
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.
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.
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.
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.