African mining news

Critical Metals plc has provided a comprehensive operational update on the activities underway at its Molulu copper/cobalt asset in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The survey has identified strong geophysical anomalies which are coincident with the high-grade Ziatoyah gold discovery and gold in soil anomalies.

The acquisition will expand Fortuna’s presence in West Africa to include the preliminary economic assessment stage Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal.

Field placement of beacons marking out the Company’s five licences has been completed as well as local community engagements with villagers and businesses falling within the five licence areas.

Anglo American plc has released its production report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023.

The report covers activities both at a corporate level and on the ground at the New Luika Gold Mine (NLGM), the Singida Project in Tanzania, and the West Kenya Project in Kenya.

Gold production of 60 092 oz was mainly driven by contributions of 25 258 oz from the Lindero Mine and 26 437 oz from the Yaramoko Mine.

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer.

In recent weeks, significant levels of operational activity have been ramping up onsite - from foundation work and construction to commissioning – to meet the demands of a company that is building towards full gold production shortly.

The company has started early-stage groundwork to increase the understanding of the Molulu Project and identity further drilling targets in preparation for the next drilling campaign.