Sasol studying conversion of CO2 into fuel, Zimbabwe gold, coal-mine opportunities, Simmers chair's ongoing Vulisango pledge

South Africa's coal-to-liquids company, Sasol, is studying the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel. Engineers and scientists in Sasol's technology division are working on algaeic forms of methanol production.

Real Economy Report

This is the Real Economy Report. Our top stories this week: we provide a progress report on the Soccer City construction; some links in the Gauteng freeway project will be completed for 2010; and, Zimbabwe relies on mining to kick-start its economy.

Zimbabwe gold, coal mines ready for quick comeback – Zimvest

Zimbabwe mining's compelling comparative advantage is its under-utilised mines that investment could very rapidly optimise, Zimvest MD Shaun Lightfoot said on Wednesday. Lightfoot told Mining Weekly Online, on the sidelines of a British Chamber...