African mining news

The Minerals Council South Africa recognises that South Africans from all walks of life have come together to find effective and collaborative avenues of minimising the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country and its people.

Minerals Council of South Africa President, Mxolisi Mgojo, has called on all the leaders of the mining industry to commit to continuing to address the COVID-19 health threat with uncompromising vigour.

Golden Star Resources Ltd. advises that further to the news announcing a COVID-19 case within its Prestea team, a second team member has tested positive for COVID-19.

MC Mining Ltd has provided an update with regards to the impact on the company of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Golden Star has provided an update on the impact of COVID-19.

MC Mining Ltd has provided a market update with regards to the impact on the company of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The Minerals Council South Africa is able to note the partial resumption of mining activities since the amendment of the 16 April Disaster Management Act regulations.

Emmerson has finalised the Feasibility Study components for the mine access design and costing for its Khemisset Potash Project in Northern Morocco.

Earlier in 2020 representatives from Maptek South Africa, Europe, the UK and Russia undertook an extensive mine measurement training course in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Glencore continues to engage with the relevant authorities, unions and other stakeholders regarding the steps being taken to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.