African mining news
Fura announces update on ruby transaction in Mozambique
The company has entered into an amending agreement to the share purchase agreement of the acquisition of a ruby prospecting licence.
Columbus Gold issues mine permitting update
Columbus Gold has provided a mine permitting update on the Montagne d’Or gold project in French Guiana.
Roxgold achieves strong recoveries at the Séguéla gold project
Roxgold Inc. has achieved encouraging results from its metallurgical testwork programme at the Séguéla gold project.
New exploration permit granted to Cora Gold
Cora Gold has picked up a prospective exploration permit close to the Sanankoro gold discovery and Yanfolila gold mine at the Yanfolila gold belt in Mali.
Rio Tinto sells entire interest in Rössing uranium mine
Rio Tinto has sold its stake in the Rössing uranium mine to China National Uranium Corporation Limited.
FARDC in area around operations of Kamoto Copper Company
KCC has communicated its expectations to the FARDC to exercise restraint and operate in accordance with Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and international human rights standards.
New SPX FLOW Bolting Systems calibration centre in Ghana
SPX FLOW has opened a new West Africa calibration centre at an existing Bosch Rexroth facility in Ghana.
Kodal Minerals provides exploration drilling programme update
Kodal Minerals has provided an update on an exploration drilling programme underway at the Bougouni lithium project in Southern Mali.
Metso assessing possible closure of South African Isithebe foundry
The Isithebe foundry produces metallic wear part castings for the mining and aggregates industries.
Sibanye-Stillwater concludes S189 process and its South African gold operations production guidance for 2019
Sibanye-Stillwater has successfully concluded the consultation process with relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed restructuring of its South African gold operations and associated services, previously announced on 14 February 2019.