Mining at Smitspan colliery to start mid 2011
Firestone Energy, says mining at the Waterberg Coal Project's Smitspan colliery site is targeted to commence by mid 2011.
Palabora production takes a dip
Copper mining company Palabora Mining, which operates South Africa's largest copper mine, has reported a 24% fall in first half copper concentrate production.
African Minerals bags new investment in China
African Minerals has sealed a second investment deal with a Chinese group for its flagship iron ore project in Sierra Leone, selling a 25% stake to Shandong Iron & Steel for $1.5bn.
Copper output at Lumwana rises 59pct
Copper production at Equinox Minerals' Lumwana mine in Zambia, Africa's largest copper producer, rose 59% in the first half of 2010 due to improved efficiency, the company says.
High metal prices to boost AngloPlat earnings
Anglo Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, says it expects to report increased first half earnings on the back of higher metal prices.
Burnstone plant start up delayed by 2 weeks
Great Basin Gold, the international mining company developing a gold mine on the Witwatersrand, says the start up of its Burnstone metallurgical plant will be delayed by two weeks.
Iron ore dispute gains momentum
Legal teams representing Kumba Iron Ore, ArcelorMittal SA and Imperial Crown Trading are to meet as the parties settle down to an expected war of attrition.
Alrosa underpins positive diamond sentiment
Major Russian diamond producer Alrosa is upbeat on medium-term prospects for the rough diamond market but there are short-term worries over price volatility and the situation at Marange in Zimbabwe.
Rio to sell Chapudi coal project
Resources giant Rio Tinto has reportedly put its Chapudi coal exploration assets in South Africa up for sale.
