Tanzanian mining stumbles through 2011
Tanzania's mining sector grew only slowly this year due to uncertainty over government policies and a prolonged energy crisis, says a mining official.
JIC labour dispute stings platinum miners
Several junior platinum miners are caught in the crossfire of the labour dispute between mining contractor JIC Mining and the National Union of Mineworkers.
African Barrick posts record net profit in Q3
African Barrick Gold Plc says its profit rose to a record in the third quarter, boosted by higher production and all-time high gold prices.
Coal versus nuclear in South Africa
The South African government is planning to build six nuclear power stations by 2030, but the programme is already running behind schedule, which could benefit the coal sector.
Kumba’s Q3 output up 2%
Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 2% rise in third-quarter output and says it sees an increase in the volatility of iron ore prices in the short term.
Anglo Q3 copper dips, 2011 seen higher
Anglo American has posted a 9% drop in third-quarter copper output, blaming lower grades and blizzards in Chile.
SA nuclear bid could be worth R1 trillion
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has confirmed that a tender proposal for the construction of 9,600 MW of nuclear power by 2030 may be worth at least R1 trillion.
Zambia suspends issuance of mining licences
Zambia has suspended the issuance of new mining licences to root out potential corruption and "clean up" the process, says its mines minister.
Amplats’s cost conundrum continues
Anglo American Platinum’s battle to keep costs down carries on, with the company again raising its unit cost target for 2011.
CoAL allowed to proceed with Vele
Coal of Africa says it is ready to begin full operations at its Vele colliery, after the government lifted a suspension of the project's integrated water use licence.