BHP launches Zambia metals search
BHP Billiton will start searching for copper, gold and silver in Zambia from next month.
First Quantum halts work on Kolwezi
First Quantum Minerals has been forced to stop work on the Kolwezi project in the Democratic Republic of Congo and it seems a legal battle is looming.
Glencore, Credit Suisse eye aluminium ETF
Glencore International and Credit Suisse are said to be in advanced discussions about creating the world's first physically backed aluminium exchange traded fund.
Glencore’s Zambia unit to keep copper mines running
Glencore's Mopani Copper Mines has reversed a plan to suspend output at its copper mines because of a pick up in prices.
Exxaro to decide zinc restart next week
Zincor plans to meet customers' short-term requirements and it will decide early next week when to restart halted operations.
Guinea to probe 3 mining firms
AngloGold Ashanti and RUSAL are among three firms into which the Guinea government will conduct an audit investigation.
Zambia copper mine output increases
Zambia has projected a slight rise in 2009 copper output to 664,000 tonnes, compared with previous estimates of 600,000 tonnes due to rising production at the mines.
SA’s only zinc refinery closes temporarily
South Africa's only zinc refinery, Zincor owned by Exxaro, temporarily stopped operations after three people were killed and a dozen more hurt in an explosion.
Strategic investors approach Metorex
Metorex says it might bring a strategic investor into the holding company or into its assets as part of a plan to address more than R2bn of debt in the group by December 2009.
Metorex focuses on cutting debt
Metorex, which has sold off a number of assets, is continuing to look for ways to cut debt sharply by December. It posted disappointing full-year results.