African mining news

Global nickel mine production is expected to grow by nearly 7% in 2021, supported by Indonesia and the Philippines, says GlobalData.

The Government of the Republic of Liberia has agreed to allow the expansion of ArcelorMittal’s iron ore mining and logistics operations in Liberia.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has reported final high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, West Africa.

Osino Resources has filed an application with Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy for a mining license at its flagship Twin Hills gold project in Namibia.

After more than 10 years of exploration work, Akobo Minerals has submitted an application for a large scale gold mining license.

Armadale Capital plc has announced the formal confirmation and receipt of the mining licence for its Mahenge Graphite Project in south-east Tanzania.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has reported additional broad and high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana, West Africa.

Global rough diamond production is expected to recover by 1.4% to reach 112.99 million carats (ct) in 2021 following its decline in 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData.

Altus Strategies Plc has announced that drilling has confirmed the discovery of a significant new parallel zone of gold mineralisation from its joint venture at the Tabakorole gold project located in southern Mali.

Speedcast has announced that it has been selected by Mining Company Katanga for a three-year contract to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo.