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.
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.
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.
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.
SA to build new nuclear power plants
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says she has signed off on a proposal for new nuclear energy plants which is to be sent to the cabinet soon.
Peru asks Congress to raise mining taxes
Peru's leftist government has presented a bill to Congress that aims to increase mining taxes to fund anti-poverty projects.
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.
Rand may test R7.50 level
The rand has weakened against the dollar and looks set to hit a new year low above R7.50/dollar.