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
Mining
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
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
UN rap on South Africa for encouraging coal mining near heritage site

Coal mining near the heritage site poses major threats to land and environment in the area. (Image source: Shandchem/Flickr)
UN World Heritage Committee experts have slammed the South African government for proceeding with coal mining activities near the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site
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