Iron ore exploration group West African Mineral Corporation (WAMC) has announced that it is set to begin the second phase of its exploration programme at the firm’s Binga permit in south-western Cameroon
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Rise in gold production helps Mwana overcome losses
Mwana Africa, a Pan-African mining company, has recorded an increase in gold production at its Freda Rebecca mine in Zimbabwe
Drop in demand hits South African platinum miners
Platinum miners in South Africa have been taking a beating due to the drop in demand for the metal from car producers in Europe
SA coal mining firm to import Chinese mine equipment

China-based equipment manufacturer Taiyuan Heavy Industry is exporting the equipment to South Africa. (Image source: Taiyuan Heavy Industry)
South African coal mining firm Exxaro Resources will import two Chinese WK-35 rope shovels to boost production at its Grootgeluk coal mine
Coal shipment leaves Mozambique for India
Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto has shipped its first coal consignment to India from the Benga mine in western Mozambique