AFRICA

Tenders for work in the rest of Africa excluding South Africa

DRC, Burundi to follow Rwanda minerals transparency – International Crisis Group

Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were expected to begin certifying the origin of minerals in the next few months as was already being done by Rwanda, International Crisis Group Central African project director Thierry Vircoulon...

AFRICA

Tenders for work in the rest of Africa excluding South Africa

AFRICA

Tenders for work in the rest of Africa excluding South Africa

Nyota Minerals upgrades Ethiopian gold resource

Aim-listed Nyota Minerals has reported an updated resource for its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, saying that additional drilling had resulted in a 82% upgrade and increase in the indicated resource to 831 000 ounces of gold, at 3.01 g/t and...

SAA mulls yet more mining destinations as its Copperbelt flights begin

National carrier South African Airways (SAA) has signalled that it could double the number of African destinations to which it flies over the coming five years and that it sees particular potential in opening up new services to cities and towns...

Market for hydropower generators gains momentum

Low, medium and high-voltage motor and generator supplier Marelli Electrical machines South Africa (MEMSA), which forms part of Italy-based MarelliMotori, reports that the demand for its range of hydropower generators has increased significantly...

US ‘conflict minerals’ legislation could push up tantalum prices

New US legislation regarding “conflict minerals” from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely to push up the price of tantalum oxide as it could lead to a supply squeeze, Africa-focused Globe Metals & Mining said on Monday. The...

Nuclear energy revival ensuring future of uranium mining

World energy demand is growing. The International Energy Agency predicts that global energy requirements will increase by 40% by 2030. No less than 80% of this increase in demand will come from emerging and developing countries. Fossil fuel...

Nuclear energy revival ensuring future of uranium mining

Cover story on the worldwide revival of civil nuclear energy, which is enjoying major international political support, and its effects on uranium mining

Alliance has advantages for both Anglo and African Nickel

The nickel alliance agreement between mining junior African Nickel and one of the world’s largest diversified miners Anglo American is proving to be mutually beneficial to both companies reports African Nickel.

Dwyka to fast-track Minerva’s Ethiopian projects

ASX-listed gold and nickel explorer Dwyka Resources said on Wednesday that it had replaced the board of Minerva Resources with Dwyka directors. Dwyka recently gained control of Minerva, after its shareholding increased to 80,9%. The company also...