African mining news
Hitachi begins trial of the world’s first ultra-large full battery dump truck
Hitachi Construction Machinery has commenced the trial of the world’s ultra-large full battery dump truck at First Quantum Minerals’ mine in Zambia.
Madison Metals completes maiden drill programme at Namibia project
Madison Metals has announced that its drilling programme at the Khan Project in Namibia has confirmed high-grade uranium.
Jubilee acquires two copper projects in Zambia
Jubilee has announced progress in its copper operations in Zambia and has acquired two additional projects.
Arc Minerals commences drilling at Bostwana copper project
Arc Minerals has announced the commencement of an exploration drilling programme at its Virgo Project in Botswana.
Madison Metals terminates Sanmiguel Agreement
Madison Metals has terminated its uranium forward sales agreement with Sanmiguel Capital Investment.
Akobo Minerals reports good progress with Segele processing plant
Akobo Minerals has provided an operational update highlighting good progress with remaining works on the processing plant at Segele Mine in Ethiopia.
Society Artisanal partners with Minespider to track conflict-free gold from the DRC
Society Artisanal has partnered with Minespider to implement traceability of artisanal, conflict-free gold from the DRC.
Caledonia to file preliminary economic assessment for Zimbabwe gold project
Caledonia Mining will file a preliminary economic assessment for the development of the Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe.
Xtract adds new exploration licences in joint venture agreement
Xtract Resources has updated its joint venture agreement with Cooperlemon, adding three copper exploration licences in Zambia.
Is the African mining sector ready to respond to the opportunities offered by the energy transition?
Nabil Khodadad and Nonkululeko Zondo, Vinson & Elkins LLP, explore how the African mining sector can benefit from and take a lead in the energy transition, due to increased demand for critical minerals globally.