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NAMIBIA: AfriTin on track for first Uis concentrate

AfriTin Mining Ltd is on track to produce its first tin concentrate from the Uis mine in Namibia by the end of the year. Read more about 'NAMIBIA: AfriTin on track for first Uis concentrate '...

MOZAMBIQUE: EPC agreement for graphite project

Triton Minerals has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with MCC International Incorporation Limited (MCC) for the award of an engineering, procurement and engineering (EPC) contract for the mineral processing... Read more about 'MOZAMBIQUE: EPC agreement for graphite project'...

COMMODITIES: Coal continues as guarantor of energy security

Coal continues to act as a guarantor of energy security, supplying 37% of global electricity. In its annual World Energy Outlook 2017 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that... Read more about 'COMMODITIES: Coal continues as guarantor of energy security'...

Mining is driving Botswana’s economy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Innovation Botswana is a shining light for the mining industry throughout the African continent and the government is keen to see that it continues to contribute the lion's share of... Read more about 'Mining is driving Botswana’s economy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

NIGERIA – Zinc mining underway at Macy project

Symbol Mining has gained final approvals for the Macy Zinc Project in Nigeria and has started full-scale zinc and lead mining operations. Read more about 'NIGERIA – Zinc mining underway at Macy project'...

GHANA: Second best quarter for Edikan gold mine

Perseus Mining has produced a quarterly record of 83,881 ounces of gold from its two operating West African gold mines during the June 2018 quarter with the majority coming from... Read more about 'GHANA: Second best quarter for Edikan gold mine'...

MALI: Highest grade gold intercept from Syama

Resolute Mining has delivered a 5-metre intersection grading 493 g/t gold, the highest grade intercept reported from the Syama Gold Project in Mali in more than 30 years of exploration. Read more about 'MALI: Highest grade gold intercept from Syama'...

DRC: Record intersection at Manono Lithium Project

AVZ Minerals has recorded a 341.62-metre pegmatite intersection at its Manono Lithium Project in the DRC. Read more about 'DRC: Record intersection at Manono Lithium Project '...

Innovation can transform African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Innovation and technology have major roles to play in improving mining efficiency and productivity throughout the African continent, not to mention lifting safety standards and reducing the industry’s environmental footprint. Read more about 'Innovation can transform African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

SOUTH AFRICA: Vametco phase 2 expansion complete

Bushveld Minerals has completed the second phase of a three-phase expansion project at Bushveld Vametco Vanadium Project in South Africa, on time and within budget. Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Vametco phase 2 expansion complete '...