Archive for the ‘Mining & Minerals’ category
Africa’s mining sector viewed as attractive investment proposition, despite problems
Africa’s mining potential is unfolding as a number of economies are becoming more important in terms of global mineral production.
Getting South Africa’s mining industry back on track
“At a time when resource commodities have been hitting the highs, South African mining companies should at least be smiling on the way to their banks. Not the case.”
Zimbabwe pins hopes on mining sector to revive economy
Zimbabwe’s power-sharing government is trying to revive an economy crippled by low productivity, high unemployment and a lack of foreign investment. One focus of attention is the country’s mining industry.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment
Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE?
While the adoption of a multicurrency regime in Zimbabwe has provided some form of respite for local companies, the key restraint relates to the general lack of liquidity.
Tanzania: Mining company infiltrated by crime syndicate
African Barrick Gold today said that it has uncovered organised and systematic onsite fuel theft at its Buzwagi mine in Tanzania.
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy
Zambia’s economy went through a difficult patch when the global crisis hit and the demand for commodities fell with the resultant impact on prices.
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector
Zimbabwe has been trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of mineral exploration and development and has lost out on major “commodity booms” enjoyed elsewhere mainly as a result of the “lost decade” (1998‐2009).
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria
Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets
BHP Billiton and ArcelorMittal today jointly announced they have ended discussions to combine the two companies’ iron ore interests in Liberia and Guinea into a single joint venture.
Mali to introduce new mining code
Mali’s mines minister, Abou Bakar Traore, has revealed that the country will introduce a new mining code in October to encourage more investment in the minerals industry.
What miners are saying about Africa
In the Survey of Mining Companies – 2010 Mid-year Update, published by the Fraser Institute, three miners give their views about the industry in Africa. Do you agree?
Legend starts with drilling at Cameroon iron ore project
Australian mining and exploration company, Legend Mining Limited has announced that diamond drilling has commenced at its Cameroon iron ore project in west Africa.
Senegal gold project proves economically viable
Canada-based Oromin Explorations has announced that a feasibility study for a proposed open pit and underground mine in Senegal has shown that the project is economically viable.
