African Mining Network

AMN was established to develop and build relationships across Africa’s mining community, and give the world a preview of what is happening in mining in Africa.

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New code will damage mining in DRC – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Despite opposition from major mining companies, Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has signed into law a new mining code that raises royalties and taxes. Read more about 'New code will damage mining in DRC – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

DRC: Kamoa-Kakula fourth largest copper discovery

A new mineral resource estimate for Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project in the DRC establishes it as the world's fourth-largest copper discovery. Read more about 'DRC: Kamoa-Kakula fourth largest copper discovery '...

NAMIBIA: Montero to acquire lithium prospects

Montero Mining and Exploration has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement with Namib Base Minerals CC and Namibia Silica CC to acquire a 95% interest in the Uis Lithium-Tin... Read more about 'NAMIBIA: Montero to acquire lithium prospects'...

MOZAMBIQUE: Balama mining agreement signed

Syrah Resources has had the mining agreement for its Balama Graphite Project in Mozambique signed by the country’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Ernesto Max Elias Tonela on behalf... Read more about 'MOZAMBIQUE: Balama mining agreement signed'...

SENEGAL: 8000 metre drilling program at Douta

Thor Explorations has started an 8000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling program on its Douta Gold Project in southeast Senegal. Read more about 'SENEGAL: 8000 metre drilling program at Douta'...