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
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
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza has urged residents of Msawise in the northern province of Niassa to engage in sustainable ruby mining in the region
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 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
