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Mozi govt forces seize second base

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Military tensions continued in Mozambique as government forces seized a second base owned by former rebel army, Renamo.

Metal-backed ETFs recapture appeal

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Metal-backed ETFs in the US attracted more new money this year - equal to 18% of their market capitalisation - than any other commodity group.

Kenya lines up new mining laws

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Kenya will introduce a new mining law before the end of the year which is being tipped by the country to vastly improve investment in the sector.

Manganese growth will recover: Kaboku

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The long term outlook for manganese remained solid owing to China and India demand, said Tokkas van Heerden, CEO of Kaboku Mining.

Eskom warns of ‘tight system’ for two weeks

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Eskom said power availability would be tight for a fortnight following maintenance to unit one at Koeberg, the power utility's nuclear facility.

SA’s Gordhan calls for end to mine feud

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South African finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, said unions and mine management had to show "spectacular leadership" in order to end the recent spate of disputes.

Sibanye may buy platinum mines

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Sibanye Gold was considering buying platinum mines once the strike in the sector had been concluded.

SA platinum firms mull Zimbabwe refinery

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A group of South African platinum producers were considering building a refinery in Zimbabwe.

BHP slows Australian iron ore expansion

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BHP Billiton is slowing down its expansion plans in iron ore, the first big miner to pull back as a global supply glut sends ore prices tumbling.

Medupi start-up to make little difference

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Insufficient maintenance of its existing fleet means power availability of Eskom's fleet has fallen drastically.