Nuclear fuel fundamentals 'extremely strong' – Uranium One

The fundamentals for uranium remain “extremely strong”, with Japan almost certain to restart some of its nuclear reactors this summer, Toronto- and JSE-listed Uranium One said on Tuesday. CEO Chris Sattler said the country was heading into a...

Mining, manufacturing to remain a drag on SA’s growth in 2012

The contribution of South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors is likely to remain weak in 2012, Absa Capital argued in its latest quarterly economic outlook, in which the bank also cut it growth outlook for next year from 3.6% to just...

Third mining indaba to reveal all

The mining industry in Zimbabwe has experienced interesting developments since the first Zimbabwe Mining Indaba was held two years ago, says Utho Group executive director Sheila Galloway, who adds that the potential of the country’s mining...

Protective equipment revenues to reach $818,1m by 2016

Industry analyst Frost & Sullivan’s Southern African Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market report, released in March, states that enhanced awareness about safety in the mining and manufacturing sectors will drive the expansion of the PPE...

Industrial engineering group showcases skills

Diversified industrial engineering group PSV Holdings will be participating in the Electra Mining Africa 2010 event to be held in Johannesburg between October 4 and 8.

RCR forecasts tantalum, tungsten supply shortfall

Equity research company Resource Capital Research (RCR) is forecasting a possible supply shortfall for tantalum, tungsten and zircon. In its September quarter report for rare and minor metals (RMM), RCR noted that a tantalum supply shortfall is...