Programmes addressing malaria and reptile risks developed

New programmes addressing malaria and reptile risks on mines are currently being rolled out by occupational services provider NOSA across South Africa.

Prototype fuel cell locomotive being tested at Rustenburg mine

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) last week launched the first of five fuel cell-powered locomotive prototypes to be tested at its mining operations in South Africa. The first locomotive would be surface tested over the next few months at the...

Shore Gold appoints former Anglovaal, De Beers man Mennell chair

TSX-listed Shore Gold on Monday said it had appointed Brian Menell chairperson of the company, after serving on the board of directors from March 7, 2003. Menell is CEO of Kemet, a group of private companies that invest in and manage a range of...

Zambia aims to tighten grip on share of mining profits

Zambia, Africa's top copper producer, plans to tighten its grip on the government's share of profits made at the country's mines, boosting tax revenue and ensuring a more level playing field for Chinese and other investors. Investors in miners...

Company Announcement: Partnerships boost Globe’s development of vital Health Post in Malawi

Globe Metals & Mining is pleased to inform the market of its participation in the development of the Etandweni Health Post, nearby its Kanyika Niobium Project in Mzimba district, Malawi.

African growth robust as South Africa sputters – IMF

High commodity prices will buoy much of sub-Saharan Africa in 2012, but South Africa will continue to stumble due to its deep ties to crisis-ridden Europe, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa will pick up...

Product ensures cost-effective slurry removal

Xylem Water Solutions South Africa, previously known as ITT Water & Wastewater South Africa, is adding a new product to its slurry equipment solutions for effective slurry removal.

Company Announcement: Renewable Energy World Africa 2012 launches Website and announces new Sponsor

The Renewable Energy World Africa website contains important information with regards to exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, travel and accommodation for the event, registration prices and will in time contain the preliminary conference...

Canada-South Africa trade relations on solid ground

Africa is a key investment and trade destination for Canadian firms, and the southernmost tip of the continent is making its mark as a trading partner with Canada.

Company Announcement: Oil and Gas Boom in Southern and East Africa

“Growth projections for oil and gas in Southern and East Africa are the best they have ever been,” says Nick de Blocq, Business Development Manager at Schlumberger East and Southern Africa. “The region holds a treasure trove of opportunities...

Company Announcement: New opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Exciting new discoveries of oil and gas reserves in sub-Saharan Africa are set to revitalise the region’s economic prosperity and substantially increase growth and development in the oil and gas sector.

Aussie PM resists foreign mine supply, South Africa’s mining production down, new Maputo coal terminal shareholder

International mining companies face World Trade Organisation (WTO) wrath in Australia; South Africa's mining production drops; the new investor in the Maputo coal terminal has reputed balance-sheet strength.