China Copper Mines looks set to build a US$100 million plant in Zambia, with the expected production capacity of 600 tonnes of copper cathodes per annum
Mining
SA mining firm buys stake in Xceed’s coal project
Xceed Resources has signed an MoU with South Africa’s Thebe Mining Resources to sell a cornerstone stake in its Moabsvelden coal project for AUD 11 million (US$112.90 million)
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 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