African mining news
FARDC in area around operations of Kamoto Copper Company
KCC has communicated its expectations to the FARDC to exercise restraint and operate in accordance with Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and international human rights standards.
New SPX FLOW Bolting Systems calibration centre in Ghana
SPX FLOW has opened a new West Africa calibration centre at an existing Bosch Rexroth facility in Ghana.
Kodal Minerals provides exploration drilling programme update
Kodal Minerals has provided an update on an exploration drilling programme underway at the Bougouni lithium project in Southern Mali.
Metso assessing possible closure of South African Isithebe foundry
The Isithebe foundry produces metallic wear part castings for the mining and aggregates industries.
Sibanye-Stillwater concludes S189 process and its South African gold operations production guidance for 2019
Sibanye-Stillwater has successfully concluded the consultation process with relevant stakeholders regarding the proposed restructuring of its South African gold operations and associated services, previously announced on 14 February 2019.
Sandspring reports preliminary economic assessment of Toroparu project
Sandspring Resources has reported positive results from a preliminary economic assessment of it Toroparu gold project in Guyana.
Exploration and development update at Bougouni lithium project
Kodal Minerals has focused on advancing the development of its Bougouni project through the completion of the environmental and social impact assessment and various engineering studies, as well as continuing its exploration programme.
Sibanye’s proposed acquisition of Lonmin receives necessary shareholder approvals
Sibanye Stillwater has announced that it has received the necessary approvals needed from Lonmin Plc shareholders regarding its all-share offer to acquire Lonmin.
ResearchAndMarkets adds South African precious metal and diamond mining report to offering
The report contains an overview of the South African precious metal and diamond mining industry, together with the key factors affecting the industry and demand for the commodities.
East Africa Metals wins mining licences for Mato Bula and Da Tambuk projects in Ethiopia
The mining licence agreements for Mato Bula and Da Tambuk have been formally approved by the Ministry of Mines Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Council of Ministers.