Botswana reshapes the diamond business
Botswana is staking its claim to be the world's most important diamond centre through a radical overhaul of its relationship with De Beers.
Base Resources’ Kenya titanium project funded
BASE Resources says it has secured funds for its Kenyan titanium project and expects to commence operations next month.
Zimbabwe again softens tone
Zimbabwe has again hinted it may show flexibility in its stance towards foreign mining companies.
De Beers signs 10-year Debswana deal
De Beers, the diamond miner and marketer in which Anglo American has a 45% stake, has signed a long-term contract with Botswana's Debswana.
Mining ‘no cure’ for poverty
The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape hosts more than 75% of the world’s manganese reserves. It is also one of nine nodes of poverty in SA.
Production disruption at Smokey Hills
Platinum Australia says production at its Smokey Hills Mine in Limpopo has been disrupted by blockages to the access road by communities adjacent to the road.
Less of a void at Central Rand Gold
An internal study shows the "double void" problem at Central Rand Gold may not be as bad as initially feared, but the share price has hit an all-time low of 9c compared with R20 in 2007.
GFMS: gold to breach $2,000 by year-end
Gold prices are likely to break through $2,000 an ounce by year-end to new record highs, says metals consultancy GFMS.
Pan African tipped for more gains
Pan African Holdings has posted share price gains of around 34% in 2011, following a 27% rise in 2010. Some may ask whether it is time to sell on a high.
Anglo to build $3bn Peru mine in 2012
Anglo America will start construction on its $3bn Quellaveco copper mine next year, says the company's Peru chief.