African mining news

Kibo Mining finalises transaction for 85% stake in the Mabesekwa Coal Independent Power Project in Botswana from Sechaba Natural Resources Ltd, a subsidiary of Shumba Energy Ltd.

The Chamber of Mines of South Africa finalises a three-year wage settlement with the National Union of Mineworkers on behalf of a number of major coal producers.

Shanta Gold announces an up-to-date mineral resource estimate for the Singida gold mining project and provides a summary of its operations at its New Luika gold mine.

Orion Minerals NL reports the successful initiation of the mineral resource drill-out at its Prieska zinc-copper project in South Africa and intends to begin regional exploration on the Archeap belt within its Northern Cape.

B2Gold announces pleasing exploration drill results from its Fekola project in Mali, West Africa.

Acacia announces the resignation of its CEO and Chief Financial Officer, and reveals their replacements.

According to Acacia’s 2017 interim results, it announced that it would need to consider reducing operating activity, and lower expenditure at the Bulyanhulu mine if the concentrate ban was not lifted by the end of Q3 2017.

Trevali Mining Corp. has announced its acquisition of a portfolio of zinc assets, which previously belonged to Glencore PLC.

Results support Strandline’s strategy to develop a mineral sands mining hub close to Tanga port.

In addition, Sandvik has launched Sandvik LH115L, a reliable and robust 5 t low profile loader designed for demanding African conditions.