Anglo American terminates privatisation agreement with Peru government
Global diversified group Anglo American said Anglo American Michiquillay S.A., its wholly owned subsidiary, has given notice to the government of…
Mining
Walkabout Resources invests in Tanzania’s Lindi Graphite Project
Walkabout Resources Limited said it has decided to invest in the highly prospective Lindi Graphite Project in south-eastern Tanzania. The…
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel in deal to extend Channar Mining iron ore JV
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel Corporation has announced their intention to advance discussions for a second extension to the Channar Mining…
Tony Blair to grace Cape Town’s Mining Indaba
The organisers of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba say Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997…
Botswana mining production rose 16.7% in Q1, 2014
The Index of Mining Production in the first quarter of 2014 stood at 96.2 showing a year-on-year growth of 16.7…
Mokaila re-appointed minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources
Kitso Mokaila, who lost his seat in parliament in the recent polls, has come back to the National Assembly through…
Botswana mining minister loses in elections
It remains to be seen whether President Ian Khama will make Kitso Mokaila a specially elected Member of Parliament after…
Anglo American delivers first ore on ship from Minas-Rio iron ore project
Diversified miner, Anglo American plc said it has delivered the first ore on ship (FOOS) from its Minas-Rio iron ore…
Rio Tinto retains Walsh as company Chief Executive
Rio Tinto said it has extended the tenure of chief executive Sam Walsh and chief financial officer Chris Lynch, providing…
Chamber of Mines initiative to nurture participation in mining
The Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) Business Development Project will support and nurture local participation of local manufacturing companies and…