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.
RBCT confirms Chirwa’s departure
The Richards Bay Coal Terminal has confirmed that its chief executive Raymond Chirwa had quit his job after only two years at the helm of the company.
Transnet gets its coal act together
Transnet Freight Rail has upped its game and is railing coal to the Richards Bay Coal Terminal faster than the terminal can export it. Long may this continue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amsa plan to buy ICT still on – report
ArcelorMittal SA says it may still buy Imperial Crown Trading to regain a disputed iron ore supply deal, according to news daily Business Report.
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.
Lonmin’s favourable deal on Messina
Lonmin has struck a favourable deal over its mothballed Messina platinum mine, according to JP Morgan Cazenove, but only if Shanduka delivers the goods operationally.