Mwana Africa, a Pan-African mining company, has recorded an increase in gold production at its Freda Rebecca mine in Zimbabwe
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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 mining nationalisation threat lingers on

Fear of nationalisation of mines in South Africa continue to push away potential investments in the country. (Image source: timofair/Flickr)
Persistent fears of the forced nationalisation of mines in South Africa have jeopardised potential investment in the country, according to ratings agencies Fitch and Standard & Poors
SA gold mine closed after fire accident
The South African government was forced to shut down a gold mine owned by one of the world’s top gold producers, Gold Fields, after an underground fire killed five workers
Mozambique government urges sustainable ruby mining
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza has urged residents of Msawise in the northern province of Niassa to engage in sustainable ruby mining in the region