African mining news

Perseus Mining Ltd provides an update on its recent exploration activities at its Sissingué and Yaouré properties on the Ivory Coast, with a key highlight being the identification of potential to increase mineral resources at Yaouré.

Statistics indicate that women representation across the mining industry has improved over the past 15 years to 12%, while their retention in the industry means attitudes towards women are improving.

The Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo is estimated to contain 4.25 million t of lithium oxide, 219 000 t of tin as cassiterite and 11 200 t of tantalite.

The Minerals Council South Africa is to launch a national campaign in August promoting Safety & Health Days in Mining 2018.

For FY18, Harmony Gold Mining Company (Harmony) exceeds its annual production guidance by 4%.

Metal Tiger's latest update regarding the company’s joint venture (JV) project with partner MOD Resources Ltd (MOD) in the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana shows a 13% increase in contained copper.

Sibanye-Stillwater releases up-to-date production guidance for its South Africa gold operations for the year ending 31 December 2018, a key highlight being a 6% reduction in gold produced.

Resolute Mining Limited’s updated definitive feasibility study (DFS) shows a significant reduction in the Life of Mine All-In Sustaining cost compared to the company’s last update in June 2016.

Newfield Resources Limited has released a FEED programme and mineral resource estimate update.

Lucara Diamond Corporation presents the results from its most recent Mineral Resource Update for the Karowe mine in Botswana.