Impala locked in Zim discussions
Impala Platinum remained in talks with the Zimbabwe government about requirements to transfer a 51% stake in its Zimbabwe unit Zimplats to local blacks.
Congo mining must be more transparent – IMF
Democratic Republic of Congo could exceed a forecast 6.5% economic growth in 2011 but must do more to increase transparency in the mining sector, the IMF said
NUM settles with ARM, Anglo Platinum
South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday it has reached a one-year wage deal with African Rainbow Minerals' Nkomati nickel mine.
Motsepe SA’s richest man
Patrice Motsepe, executive chairperson of African Rainbow Minerals, is officially South Africa's Mr Moneybags.
CRG may be forced to close mine
Central Rand Gold (CRG) may have to close its mine as early as next week after a government order, the Sunday Times reported, citing Bheki Khumalo, spokesman for the Department of Mineral Resources.
Metorex sees delisting before year-end
Metorex is expecting November 25 to be its last day of trade on the JSE before it is taken over by Chinese metals group Jinchuan.
Namakwa shares plunge on review
Namakwa Diamonds has plunged by 61.3% to 10.5p per share in London on after delivering a radical strategic review, reports the Financial Times.
Botswana to lift coal rights moratorium soon
Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal, coal-bed methane and related minerals by the end of September, says a government official.
More support for amicable outcome in Zimbabwe
A far more positive outlook on Zimbabwe’s controversial indigenisation legislation will become clearer by the end of 2011, says Australia’s ambassador to the country.
Resource nationalism the ‘biggest threat’
Resource nationalism was the number one issue threatening the mining industry and, in turn, threatening investment in the minerals sector in African countries.