Exxaro may consider Anglo zinc buy
Exxaro Resources is evaluating its own zinc assets before possibly taking a look at those of Anglo American, which has put them up for sale.
BHP sounds a cautious note
BHP Billiton's copper output slides on Olympic Dam woes, but its South African businesses show improved output compared to the June quarter.
Pering zinc project delayed
Finalising funding for the Pering lead/zinc mine has been delayed by conditions in the credit markets according to Metmar.
BHP fails to shine
BHP Billiton fails to shine in its September quarter and declares force majeure at its Olympic Dam uranium and copper mine.
Palamin Q3 copper concentrate down 19 pct q/q
Palabora Mining's third quarter copper concentrate output is down 19 percent quarter-on-quarter.
Zambia Jan-Aug 2009 copper output rises
Zambia's long-term copper output seen at one million tonnes a year. The country is seeing cobalt output falling after the closure of major producer.
Copper outlook uncertain in 2010-Freeport
As Freeport awaits news on its Tenke project in Congo, the company said idled capacity can be restarted quickly if needed. It's long-term copper price outlook is strong.
Discovery focus on copper/silver
With a Japanese investor coming into its nickel exploration project, Discovery Metals can give undivided attention to a copper and silver project in southwest Botswana, which could be in production by end-2011.
Small rebound in Congo mining
Signs of life in M&A activity in Congo suggests investor confidence strengthening, while small-scale miners are being squeezed out of copper-rich Katanga province.
Vedanta unit starts new copper project
Vedanta launches a copper reclamation project in Zambia that will add 24,000 tonnes to the group's annual output.