African mining news

The South African gold and platinum miner has concluded an agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (the NUM), Solidarity and UASA.

The Minerals Council South Africa has congratulated the chosen finalists of the Isidingo Drill Design Challenge.

The meeting focused on solutions to various challenges, with an eye to improving the competitiveness, growth and transformation of the mining sector.

Weir Minerals’ Warman AH pump is still going strong in Mauritania after 12 years of operation.

The report concludes that the 2018 financial year was ‘challenging’ for the industry.

Avocet Mining PLC has shared its unaudited financial and operational results for the first half of 2018, with a key highlight being the continued pursuit for the refinancing and restructuring of the Group, which still carries a significant debt burden.

Ivanhoe Mines reports the discovery of high-grade copper on its Western Foreland licenses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Endeavour Mining’s drilling programme at its Fetekro Greenfield exploration property yields positive results.

The Minerals Council South Africa will study the document and consult with members about the mining charter.

Kibo Energy PLC’s Mbeya coal mine has been recommended by the Mining Commission of Tanzania for a Special Mining Licence.