African mining news

Bunting has recently installed two magnetic disc separators to separate individual minerals in a coltan plant at a Nigerian mineral processor.

AngloGold Ashanti has facilitated the establishment of the BG Umoja joint venture in Tanzania, which has been awarded a US$186 million 2-year mining contract for the Nyankanga and Geita Hill underground mining projects.

Conceptualised, designed and commercialised at Weir Minerals Africa’s Isando operation, the new, heavy-duty Warman® SSB-A presents a versatile submersible pump solution with a combination of wear resistant materials and specialist hydraulic engineering for abrasive applications.

BME, part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, has developed both the products and systems to manage safer blasting in reactive ground.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has reported multiple high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project.

Perenti Global’s subsidiary, AUMS, has secured a new two year contract to continue operations at AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Mine in Tanzania.

Akobo Minerals has engaged Sazani Associates to perform the company’s first ESG study, with the intention of developing a sustainable natural resource management plan within 6 months.

Thor Explorations has signed an agreement with Barrick Gold Corp. regarding the Central Houndé project in south-western Burkina Faso.

IronRidge Resources Ltd has commenced drilling at the Kineta North gold license in north-eastern Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa.

Akobo Minerals has announced an encouraging maiden mineral resource estimate at Segele.