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Exploration
Rare 25.5-carat blue diamond surfaces
Last month a rare 25.5-carat blue diamond was found at the Cullinan Mine, the third biggest diamond producer in South Africa
15 May 2013 - L. D.
Investment
Middle East eyes African opportunities
South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa present significant potential for business investment by companies in the Middle East, according to a report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in Dubai.
07 May 2013
Environment
SA Leads Brics Carbon Offsetting stats
South Africa has the highest percentage of companies that publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions in the BRICS group of countries, according to a carbon ranking index.
03 May 2013 - S.
Mining Prospectus - A look ahead
Another jam packed edition on its way
We’ve got another jam packed edition of Mining Prospectus coming your way next month, as we tackle the green debate within South African mining: Are we really creating a sustainable mining environment?
25 Apr 2013
Emerging Markets
Due North shows greatest growth points
Emerging South African mining companies should heed the call to expand northwards into Africa, offsetting low earnings in certain commodity markets by diversifying in terms of commodities, markets and geography
23 Apr 2013
Gilbarco signs purchase agreement with Automated Fuel Systems Group
Opportunity for AFS and Gilbarco Veeder-Root to strengthen products and services
Gilbarco Veeder-Root has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Automated Fuel Systems Group (Proprietary) Limited (AFS Group), based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
19 Apr 2013
SA Economy
Outlook still positive for SME mining growth
A report has confirmed business owners have slightly more confidence in the economy, in comparison to the last quarter, and remain positive that their own business will experience growth in the next 12 months.
02 Apr 2013
High profile BEE investigation
Gold Fields board confirms ongoing independent investigation
Gold Fields confirms that in December 2012, the company, through the Social and Ethics committee of its board of directors, commenced a thorough independent investigation concerning its (BEE) transactions.
01 Apr 2013
BRICS conference
Rubber stamp for BRICS development bank
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have agreed to establish a BRICS development bank to help finance infrastructure programmes and sustainable development in the BRICS bloc
28 Mar 2013
International co-operation
Mega refinery deal on the cards for SA and China
South African state oil company, PetroSA, and China's Sinopec Group took another step toward creating Africa's largest oil refinery, after the two firms signed an agreement in Pretoria
28 Mar 2013
Press release: Logistics
Chapman Freeborn and Lufthansa Cargo sign strategic agreement
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce it has secured a new strategic co-operation agreement with Lufthansa Cargo - one of the world’s leading cargo carriers
20 Mar 2013
Development: NDP key to growth
NDP catalyst to driving action toward more sustainable SA
The implementation of South Africa's National Development Plan will be critical to the country's long-term sustainability, says the president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
15 Mar 2013