Sandpiper phosphate project, Namibia

The project tenements lie in waters about 60 km off the coast of Namibia and cover a combined area of about 7 000 km2.

EIA submitted for Namibia marine phosphates project

ASX- and TSX-listed Minemakers has submitted a draft environmental-impact assessment (EIA) and draft environmental management plan (EMP) for the marine component of its proposed Sandpiper phosphate project, in Namibia. The report, lodged with the...

Lynas says Malawi project faces rights dispute

Rare earths miner Lynas might face a tug of war over its Kangankunde carbonatite complex (KGK) project, in Malawi. Lynas said on Thursday that it had received correspondence from a party claiming that in 2003, the government of Malawi acted...

Iran agrees to back Malawi 
geological remapping exercise

Iran has agreed to provide technical support for geological remapping of Malawi.

Malawi reports upsurge in exploration as economic crisis wanes

The Malawi government says mineral explorationin the country by local and international companies is gathering pace.

Mongolia Cabinet endorses Oyu Tolgoi agreement – Ivanhoe

The Mongolian Cabinet has “endorsed in principle” a draft investment agreement for Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto's huge Oyu Tolgoi copper/gold project, Ivanhoe said on Tuesday. According to a government announcement, the Cabinet conducted its...