Glencore under fire over Congo as investors meet

Commodities trader Glencore faced calls for greater transparency around its deals in Congo, one of its most promising but most controversial jurisdictions, as it prepares for its first shareholder meeting since listing. Anti-corruption campaign...

Ultrafiltration technology used at new water treatment plant

Ultrafiltration membrane technology will be used at a new water treatment plant for minerals exploration and development company African Minerals’ Tonkolili iron-ore mine, in Sierra Leone, West Africa, reports water treatment engineering company...

Consultancy expands to service underground mining operations

To provide a wider consulting service offering, mining consultancy VBKom Consulting Engineers this year plans to include underground mining and rehabilitation planning in its area of expertise.

Kinsevere mine Stage 2 development, Democratic Republic of Congo

Anvil Mining has reported that 2011 production at the Kinsevere project was slightly below the guidance the company previously provided.

Africa rich with mineral resources, projects prosper

Africa is a source of various mineral resources, most of which have yet to be exploited. As a result, the continent has attracted the attention of international mining companies that seek to take advantage of this abundant wealth.

Kinsevere mine Stage 2 development, Democratic Republic of Congo

The first copper cathodes at the Kinsevere solvent extraction and electrowinning plant were produced in May 2011.

Dikulushi mine, DRC

A copper and silver mine situated in the DRC.

Kalukundi copper/cobalt project, Democratic Republic of Congo

The project contains an ore reserve of 7.8-million tons of oxide material, grading 2.44% copper and 0.69% cobalt.

DRC transport infrastructure needs more investment focus

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) increasing copper and cobalt exports are drawing attention to the urgent expansion remedying the country’s poor import and export infrastructure makes necessary.

India’s MOIL looks at acquiring overseas assets

Indian manganese miner MOIL was seeking to buy manganese ore assets in South Africa, Gabon and Turkey, while also exploring a proposal to revive the government-owned Kisenge manganese mines in Katanga province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Company Announcement: ABB wins $41 million power order in Africa

Attached please find a press release on: ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $41 million from SNEL (Société Nationale d’Électricité), the national power utility in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...

Kipoi copper project stage 1, Democratic Republic of Congo

The Kipoi project covers an area of 55 km2 and is located 75 km north-north-west of the city of Lubumbashi, in Katanga province.