Yellowcake to top $80/lb by ’14 – Forsys boss

Namibia-focused uranium junior Forsys Metals on Thursday said it was rapidly advancing studies to consolidate its Valencia and Namibplaas landholdings to potentially develop the world’s next significant uranium mine. The Toronto-, Frankfurt-...

SA’s plunge as mining destination ‘no surprise’ – law firm

South Africa’s deterioration as an attractive mining investment destination should come as no surprise, said Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr corporate and commercial practice director Allan Reid on Friday. Mining companies were still frequently finding...

SRK preparing for surging African demand

The wellspring of one of the world’s largest mining-focused professional practices – SRK Consulting South Africa – is preparing itself for an exponential increase in demand from the continent of Africa, where it has operated highly...

No drilling slowdown as Major struggles to keep pace

Major Drilling, which reported a record C$31.6-million profit for three months to October 31 this week, said on Tuesday the company could not keep up with demand, despite the market volatility. “Our industry has not shown any signs of a...

United Manganese of Kalahari manganese project, South Africa

The project contains resources of 282-million tons of manganese and reserves of 41-million tons.

Hemisphere announces new appointments

ASX-listed Southern Hemisphere Mining has appointed David Craig as nonexecutive chairperson, and Dr John Tarrant as a nonexecutive director, effective from June 1. Craig joined the company as a nonexecutive director in November 2009, and assumes...

Potential for South Africa to secure bigger slice of global manganese market – Minister

South Africa has the potential to secure a larger part of the global manganese market, says Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu.

New R1,2bn manganese boost for N Cape

South African Mining Minister Susan Shabangu on Tuesday opened the new R1,2-billion Russian-backed black-controlled United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) manganese operation in the Northern Cape. Shabangu said the operation emphasised the strong...

Company Announcement: ZYL Receives Firm Commitments to Complete $30 million Instititional Placement

Attached please find a press release on: The Directors of emerging metallurgical coal producer ZYL Limited (ZYL or the Company) are pleased to announce that the Company has received firm commitments for the successful completion of an...

Electric motors form part of display

Electric motors will form part of CMG Electric Motors South Africa’s display at this year’s Electra Mining Africa event and visitors will have an opportunity to discuss the specifications of its range of electric motors.

Company Announcement: Sirius Resources Appoints Terry Grammer as a Non-Executive Director

Attached please find a press release on: Australian mineral exploration company Sirius Resources (ASX: SIR) is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced geologist and mining executive, Mr Terry Grammer, to its Board as a Non-executive...

Company Announcement: Itec North Wins International Colour Award

Attached please find a press release on: Itec North beat 81 colour dealers to win the Konica Minolta Business Technologies International Colour Champions League 2008/9 award for the Asia, Africa and Central and South America region.