Transnet Freight Rail studies Botswana–SA coal link

The feasibility study for a coal rail link between Botswana and South Africa was under way and would be completed by the end of the current financial year, State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) executive manager of planning, Deidre Strydom, said...

BHP Q3 iron-ore output rises, warns of coal strike threat

Global diversified miner BHP Billiton produced 37.94-million tons of iron-ore in the March quarter, which is a 14% year-on-year increase, but 8% less than what it produced in the December quarter. BHP Billiton said on Wednesday that the...

Sundance signs infrastructure MoU for Mbalam

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with fellow listed Equatorial Resources to share iron-ore infrastructure. Under the MoU, the two companies would examine how Equatorial, which owns the Badondo...

Coal shortage not a problem in South Africa

South Africa does not have a shortage of coal but its ability to build power stations fast enough to service the growing demand for energy is an increasing problem, says minerals industry consultant Venmyn Rand.

Company Announcement: 60% jump in Otjo manganese resources to 10.7mt

60% JUMP IN OTJO MANGANESE RESOURCES TO 10.7MT 11,000m Otjo drilling program commencing in April 2012 to further grow resources Highlights 60% increase in manganese resources to 10.7Mt at 22.2% Mn at Otjo Project, Namibia Includes maiden...

African mining expected to continue growth despite government demands

Mining companies face a more challenging mining environment, as African governments are demanding greater contributions from mining companies operating on the continent, advisory firm Deloitte has warned.

BHP Billiton reports record iron-ore output

The world’s largest diversified miner BHP Billiton on Wednesday reported record half-year production from its Western Australian iron-ore portfolio, with annualised output climbing to some 178-million tons. This was a 25% increase on the...

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.

Tonkolili iron-ore project, Sierra Leone

The project entails the development of a 45-million-ton-a-year direct shipping ore hematite operation.

Bellzone, Anglo Aluminum ink Guinea infrastructure agreements

memorandum of understanding signed between Aim-listed Bellzone and TSX-V-listed Anglo Aluminum Corporation would accelerate the development of resource projects in Guinea, Bellzone CEO Nik Zuks said on Monday. The MoU would enable Anglo Aluminum...

BHP Billiton reports strong iron-ore production growth

Mining giant BHP Billiton’s iron-ore production climbed 24% to 39.57-million tons in the September quarter, with shipments from its Western Australian operations hitting a record annualised rate. The miner, which is spending billions on...

Company Announcement: Maiden High Grade Magnetite Resource 147 Million Tonnes At 36.8% Fe - Perenjori Iron Ore

WA based resources company Quest Minerals Limited has made significant progress at the Perenjori Iron Ore Project where a Maiden Mineral Resource estimate of 147Mt at 36.8% Fe has been estimated by independent geological consultants CSA Global Pty...