African mining news
Wirtgen surface miners help maximise profitability of bauxite mining in Guinea
Wirtgen’s surface miners are playing a key role in the development process of the bauxite mining sector in West African Guinea.
Newmont achieves commercial production at Subika underground project
Newmont Mining Corp. declares commercial production at its Subika underground project in Ghana.
Kibo Mining sells Kibo Nickel
Kibo Mining has completed the sale of Kibo Nickel Ltd to Katoro Gold Ltd.
Master Magnets manufactures disc magnetic separator for African Coltan processor
Master Magnets manufactures and dispatches a disc magnetic separator to Nigeria for the processing of Coltan.
CBG bauxite project in Guinea yields first ore
Fluor is responsible for the expansion of the mine infrastructure, rail system, port facility and processing plant infrastructure and utilities.
Sibanya-Stillwater reaches 3-year wage agreement with three unions
The South African gold and platinum miner has concluded an agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (the NUM), Solidarity and UASA.
MCSA to support modernisation in mining
The Minerals Council South Africa has congratulated the chosen finalists of the Isidingo Drill Design Challenge.
Minister Mantashe, MCSA and industry CEOs meet to discuss mining sector
The meeting focused on solutions to various challenges, with an eye to improving the competitiveness, growth and transformation of the mining sector.
Weir pump used in Mauritania copper mine for past 12 years
Weir Minerals’ Warman AH pump is still going strong in Mauritania after 12 years of operation.
PwC releases report on performance of South Africa’s mining industry
The report concludes that the 2018 financial year was ‘challenging’ for the industry.