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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SOUTH AFRICA: Mining starts at Sol Plaatjies

West Wits Mining has started mining at the Sol Plaatjies project within the Soweto Cluster prospecting right area near Johannesburg in South Africa. Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Mining starts at Sol Plaatjies'...

CONFERENCE: Tech companies showcase mining future

The current environment of low commodity prices has made it critical for mining companies to improve productivity, innovate and optimise operations. Read more about 'CONFERENCE: Tech companies showcase mining future'...

BURKINA FASO: Favourable review for Tanlouka

Gold developer West African Resources has received a favourable opinion by the Ministry of Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change for the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and the Environmental and... Read more about 'BURKINA FASO: Favourable review for Tanlouka'...

TANZANIA: Kibaran supply deal with Sojitz

Kibaran Resources has signed a binding exclusivity agreement with Japanese commodities trading giant Sojitz Corp for the supply of graphite concentrate produced at its Epanko project in Tanzania. Read more about 'TANZANIA: Kibaran supply deal with Sojitz'...

ZAMBIA: BMR and ACI in off-take agreement

BMR has entered into the anticipated off-take agreement with African Compass International (ACI), a private South African group engaged in mining, energy and agri-business. Read more about 'ZAMBIA: BMR and ACI in off-take agreement'...

MALI: Hummingbird raises $3.8m for Yanfolila

Hummingbird Resources has raised approximately $3.8 million in a private placing with Fidelity Investments. Hummingbird is currently developing its 2.2 Moz Yanfolila gold project in Mali with production targeted by... Read more about 'MALI: Hummingbird raises $3.8m for Yanfolila'...

SPONSOR: New underground mine toilet technology

Bakara Engineering has developed a new system for self-contained toilets in the underground mining industry. The toilets are standard in the rail industry, where Bakara’s CEO Reg Taylor first started... Read more about 'SPONSOR: New underground mine toilet technology'...

CONFERENCE: Junior mining opportunities for investors

Local and international investors are invited to explore the new and emerging opportunities in the junior resources sector at next month’s Mines and Money Australia, which is part of the... Read more about 'CONFERENCE: Junior mining opportunities for investors'...

MOROCCO: Achmmach underground mine possible

The Definitive Feasibility Study for the Small Start Option (SSO) at the Achmmach tin project of Kasbah Resources (75%), Toyota Tsusho Corp (20%) and Nittetsu Mining Co Ltd (5%) in... Read more about 'MOROCCO: Achmmach underground mine possible'...

TANZANIA: Power station proposal for Tancoal

Intra Energy Corp (IEC) has received a draft technical proposal from Sinohydro Corp for development of the Tancoal mine mouth power station in southwest Tanzania. Read more about 'TANZANIA: Power station proposal for Tancoal'...