Power lines in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been fixed, and power consumption restrictions on mining companies have been lifted.

In 2000 Kambalda as the nation’s nickel mining heart was unloved and looking at perhaps a decade of life ahead providing the nickel price improved. The pathfinder company that restarted mines on the Kambalda and Widgiemooltha domes has painted a powerful picture for the next 20 years.

Mark Bristow, CEO of Randgold Resources gives his views on how mining companies operating in Africa should behave with respect to their host countries in building a sustainable industry therein, thus bringing untold benefits to some of the poorest nations on earth. This presentation was made initially to the Global Capital African Mining Forum in London on May 8th.

Copper miner KGHM has reported a 6% rise in earnings for the first quarter but rising costs and the copper price have stunted shares in the firm.

DRDGOLD’s output fell 9% in the third quarter due to the South African power crisis, but the high gold price boosted profits.