Era ups 2012 production forecast

Uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia (Era) reported higher first-quarter production despite lower mill head grade and revised its production forecast for 2012 slightly upwards. The owner of the Ranger mine, in the Northern Territory said...

Kwale mineral sands project, Kenya

Over its 13-year mine life the project is expected to produce some 4.7-million tons of product.

Styldrift Merensky Phase 1 project, South Africa

Royal Bafokeng Platinum remains confident about its Styldrift Phase 1 project and is looking forward to intersecting the Merensky reef towards the end of 2012.

Norseman Gold announces restructuring

Australian gold production and exploration company Norseman Gold on Wednesday said resource specialist Tulla Resources assumed management and operational control of the Norseman Gold’s entire project site to establish a profitable mine...

Kwale mineral sands project, Kenya

Base Resources has reported that it is in the process of securing further offtake parties for its Kwale product.

Growing dependence on rental power

Temporary power rental services company Aggreko will be exhibiting its bespoke power packages that suit a range of locations, climates and conditions at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.

Kwale mineral sands project, Kenya

Base Resources has executed the $170-million debt facility agreement for the Kwale project.

Masbate mine, Philippines

A gold mine located in the Philippines.

Tshipi Borwa manganese project, South Africa

Tshipi é Ntle Manganese and contractor Aveng Moolmans have signed a R1.35-billion openpit mining contract for the Tshipi Borwa mine.

Rockwell subsidiary ordered to pay DRC concession holder $1.2m

TSX- and JSE-listed Rockwell Diamonds on Thursday reported that its indirect subsidiary, Durnpike Investments, was ordered to pay $1.2-million to mining concession holder Midamines, following a dispute in which $48-million was claimed in royalties...

Santo Domingo copper/iron/gold project, Chile

Santo Domingo is a large-scale copper/iron/gold development project, with the potential to become a long-term significant copper and iron-ore producer.

Drilling equipment arrives according to plan

Australian mining company Blackthorn Resources reports that mobilisation of drilling crews and drill rigs to the Mumbwa copper exploration project, in Zambia, is progressing to plan.