What miners are saying about Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 August 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 4 August 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2010 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.
South Africa must play by Africa’s business rules Published by Dianna Games on 20 July 2010 Are South African companies damaging relationships with other African countries by not playing by the rules?
Vale to invest in Zambian copper mine Published by Staff Writer on 15 July 2010 Brazilian mining firm, Vale, plans to invest US$400 million in the Konkola North copper project, which is expected to start production by 2013.
New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Despite investor concerns about impending indigenisation legislation in Zimbabwe, investment in the troubled nation’s mining sector is starting to pick up, notes Imara, the pan-African investment group.
Mining firm facing troubles in Guinea Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 July 2010 Guinea’s minister of mining, Mahmoud Thiam, this week told Anglo-Australian miner, Rio Tinto, that it must respect its obligations in Guinea or risk having its mining licence withdrawn.
Nigeria’s coal deposits identified Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2010 Nigeria has major unexploited coal resources. The government has recently placed a high priority on utilising these resources to increase Nigeria’s electricity generating capacity.
Angola’s resources ripe for the picking Published by Christopher Thompson on 21 June 2010 The global slump in mineral prices has hit Angola hard. Prior to independence, Angola was a major producer of diamonds, iron ore, gold and copper.
Tanzania bans export of raw tanzanite Published by Staff Writer on 18 June 2010 Tanzania last week banned the export of raw tanzanite in order to boost local processing.
Chinese firm to establish asphalt plant in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 A Chinese engineering and construction company, Tiangsu Jialong, has signed a memorandum of understanding with some Nigerian firms to establish a 200 tonnes quarry and asphalt plant in Nigeria
BHP Billiton reaches iron ore agreement with Liberia Published by Staff Writer on 14 June 2010 BHP Billiton announced that it has concluded a mineral development agreement with the government of Liberia in relation to four major iron ore leases
Download Niger’s Mining Code Published by Staff Writer on 26 May 2010 Niger’s mining industry plays a significant role in the country’s economy. Minerals found in Niger include coal, gold, gypsum, limestone, salt, silver, tin and uranium.
Indian firm to establish cement plant in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2010 Cemtech Sanghi Group, a subsidiary of the India-based cement giant, Sanghi Group, will this month begin construction of a Ksh.14 billion (US$180 million) cement project in the West Pokot district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya.