Company Announcement: Congo Minister of Mines recommends Nabeba Mining Permit

Sundance Resources Limited is pleased to advise that Minister of Mines and Geology of the Republic of Congo, Mr. Pierre Oba, has approved the Company’s application to develop and mine the high-grade Nabeba Iron Ore deposit.

Company Announcement: Sundance Resources - Moves closer to confirming Mbalam Convention

Sundance moves closer to confirming Mbalam Convention and Congo Mining Permit

MagIndustries agrees to C$115m bid from Chinese group

MagIndustries, which owns potash properties in the Republic of Congo, has agreed to a C$115-million takeover offer from Chinese group Evergreen Industries, it said on Wednesday.The C$0,25 a share bid represented a 64% premium to the stock’s...

MagIndustries gets interest from 'several' potential backers

Potash junior MagIndustries has received “several” approaches from companies interested in funding its Mengo project in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), and continues “to actively pursue discussions with a significant industrial...

Firm experiences growth with Chinese, Indian companies

Consulting engineering firm SRK Consulting South Africa principal geologist Hennie Theart says that, although the company still undertakes projects for its traditional clients, in recent years there has been a significant shift away from...

Company Announcement: Mexivada Executes Option of ROC Congo Gold-Diamond Properties to EAR

Attached please find a press release on: Mexivada Mining Corp. (“MNV”) has optioned its Moussondji Prospecting permit (gold) and its 5 Permis des Recherches exclusive permits for gold and diamond exploration in the ROC Republic of Congo to...

Bodies recovered from Sundance Resources crash

Repatriation efforts were currently under way after the remains of passengers on the fateful Sundance Resources charter flight were recovered over the weekend. The bodies were recovered from the crash site six days after the chartered plane,...

SA rescue team to assist in mining executives plane crash

A South African rescue team has left for the Republic of Congo on Thursday morning to assist with the repatriation of the bodies of nine victims that died in Saturday's light aircraft crash. The aircraft, carrying the entire board of iron-ore...

Social risk mitigation taking mining’s centre stage

There is growing pressure on mining companies from banks, governments and human rights watchers to optimise social opportunity and to minimise social risk in the areas where they mine.

Mining’s biggest event draws global attention

Preparations for the annual Mining Indaba, entitled ‘Africa is open for business, are under way. The event, which is scheduled to take place from February 4-7, 2008, will be held at the Cape Town Convention Centre.

Uranium junior exploring in SA, Niger, Chad sets 1 000 t/y production target

Privately held diversified junior Signet Mining Services hopes to produce 1 000 t/y, or 2,2-million pounds a year, of uranium in three to five years, the Gibraltar-based firm said on Tuesday.

Brazil has 'political, moral and historical obligation' to Africa - Brazilian President

Africa's natural resources and potential markets have made the continent a priority area for Brazil. Facilitated and supported by political and diplomatic initiatives, spearheaded by giant resources companies, underpinned by infrastructure...