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.
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.
RBCT’s Chirwa set to resign
Raymond Chirwa looks set to relinquish his position at Richards Bay Coal Terminal after just over two years at the helm.
Jindal to build 2,640 MW Moz power plant
Mozambique granted India's Jindal Steel & Power approval to build a 2,640MW coal-fired power plant in the country's Tete province, says the energy ministry.
Exxaro’s ambitious titanium strategy
Competition regulations make it extremely unlikely Exxaro will be able to get its hands on Richards Bay Minerals, but CEO Sipho Nkosi won't rule the possibility out completely.
Metorex regains some lost ground
Metorex shares have staged a small comeback as worries subside over whether its proposed takeover deal by China’s Jinchuan Group is in danger of being terminated.
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.
Jubilee flogs farm, seeks investor
Anglo Platinum deemed the suitor for minerals owned by Jubilee Platinum's Tjate Platinum Corporation. Jubilee also in talks to attract investor for $650m mine.