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DRC: Rain does not deter Mpokoto gold project drilling

Armadale, the AIM quoted investment company focused on natural resource projects in Africa, has updated its ongoing exploration program at its Mpokoto gold project in the Katanga Province of the... Read more about 'DRC: Rain does not deter Mpokoto gold project drilling'...

GHANA: Wa development funding reduced to $142 million

Ghana gold explorer and developer Azumah Resources announces the review and update of the March 2015 Feasibility Study has substantially reduced capital funding requirements by $54 million to $142 million... Read more about 'GHANA: Wa development funding reduced to $142 million'...

Sudan hits top two gold producers - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Sudan is poised to become Africa’s number two gold producer and ninth globally. Sudan’s move up the gold producing rankings follows from 2015 when South Africa was named the continent’s... Read more about 'Sudan hits top two gold producers - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

SIERRA LEONE: Gangama project in commissioning phase

Sierra Rutile’s Gangama project reached a significant milestone with the completion of plant construction activities and it will shortly enter the final phases of commissioning. Read more about 'SIERRA LEONE: Gangama project in commissioning phase'...

SOUTH AFRICA: Production increases for DRDGOLD

DRDGOLD has reported a 4% increase in quarterly gold production for its first quarter to 1187 kg, in spite of a 7% decrease in throughput to 5,896,000 tonnes. Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Production increases for DRDGOLD'...

COTE D’IVOIRE: Tongon mine commissions crushing circuit

Randgold Resources’ Tongon gold mine has commissioned its fourth-stage crushing circuit, completing an extensive capital project designed to improve throughput and recovery. The new circuit is currently being optimised. Read more about 'COTE D’IVOIRE: Tongon mine commissions crushing circuit'...

SOUTH AFRICA: Bushveld to acquire Strategic Minerals Corp

Bushveld Minerals,a diversified mineral development company with a portfolio of vanadium, titanium, iron ore, tin and coal assets in Africa, has agreed exclusivity for the acquisition of Evraz Group SA’s... Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Bushveld to acquire Strategic Minerals Corp'...

Modernisation will help alleviate cost pressures in South Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

An Oxford Business Group report has identified that South African mining companies need modernisation and efficiency drives to offset input-cost pressures. Read more about 'Modernisation will help alleviate cost pressures in South Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

PRODUCTS: Scantech analysers improve operation outcomes

Scantech has successfully installed advanced on-line analysers for the minerals, coal and cement industries in more than 1100 applications worldwide, and more than 100 across Africa. Read more about 'PRODUCTS: Scantech analysers improve operation outcomes'...

ERITREA: Danakali signs offtake MOUs with 8 companies

Danakali has signed non-binding memorandums of understanding with eight multinational parties in Northern Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America for the offtake of sulphate of potash (SOP) from the... Read more about 'ERITREA: Danakali signs offtake MOUs with 8 companies'...