Mining and energy development company African Energy Resources has acquired a coal project in south eastern Botswana for US$2.5mn
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Wescoal Mining’s coal production rises by 39 per cent
South Africa-based Wescoal Mining has announced that its coal production for the first half of 2013 reached 89,185 tonnes, an increase of 39 per cent compared to the same period in 2012
Zambia mine invests US$456 million in infrastructure
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited has invested US$456mn in plant infrastructure including a concentrator, laboratory and new tailings disposal facility
EU 'to lift sanctions' on Zimbabwe diamond company
The European Union has reportedly agreed to lift sanctions on diamond-mining company, Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC)
JSPL wins five iron ore mining contracts in Africa
Indian steel producer Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) has been awarded five iron ore exploration contracts in Africa