Guinea doubles state mines ownership
It's now law for the Guinea state to take a 15 percent free-carry in mining projects and buy another 20 percent in yet another demonstration that Africa's governments want more of the resource pie.
Cortec parent says firm digging in Kenya
Parent company of Cortec Mining, Canada's Pacific Wildcat Resources, said its firm continued to prospect in Kenya despite earlier reports saying a High Court order had stopped it.
Gold rebounds but heads for weekly loss
Gold was heading for a weekly loss as investors digested plans by US President Barack Obama to spur economic growth which could dent bullion's safe-haven appeal.
Zim govt in talks with miners wanting time
Zimbabwe is in talks with mining that firms that have requested more time to complete their indigenisation plans.
Harmony struggles despite gold bonanza
Why does Australian gold miner Newcrest get more for its 50% stake in the Wafi-Golpu gold deposit than its joint venture partner, Harmony Gold? Here's some answers.
Hopes for Optimum bidding war scotched
Hopes of a bidding war for Optimum Coal were scotched after a potential alternative expression of interest in the coal producer was withdrawn.
Mozambique considers tripling Beira
Authorities in Mozambique are considering tripling the capacity of its port at Beira in order to cope with increased coal deliveries from Tete province, and Zimbabwe.
Cortec banned from Kenya prospect
Cortec, a South African company, has been told to stop mining in Kenya where it has already sunk nearly $144m searching for niobium which is used in the production of ferrous metals.
Union applauds Motala’s removal
Solidarity welcomes the decision by South Africa's minister of justice to remain Enver Motala from the panel of liquidators following his role in the Aurora Empowerment controversy.
Impala must improve on 2006 Zim deal
Impala Platinum said the Zimbabwean government had recognised Impala's previous indigenisation agreement, which must now be improved upon.