Hanlong takeover of Sundance delayed to mid-November

The takeover of Sundance Resources by China’s Hanlong Mining has been delayed to November, the Australia-listed iron-ore developer, which owns the Mbalam project in West Africa, said on Thursday. Sundance said the companies had revised their...

West Africa emerging as the new Pilbara – West African Minerals

West Africa is emerging as the next significant iron-ore province after Australia’s rich Pilbara and is attracting the attention of global majors and the Chinese, says the London-Aim-listed West African Minerals. Major diversified miners are...

First drilling results prove high-grade 
iron-ore at Central African tenement

Africa-focused iron-ore explorer Waratah Resources has updated its drilling programme and confirmed the presence of high-grade ore at its Youkou and Mekambo-Est iron-ore project, bordering the Republic of Gabon and the Republic of Congo.

Sundance’s Republic of Congo iron-ore project gets govt thumbs up

Republic of Congo, Mines and Geology Minister Pierre Oba has approved Sundance Resources’ application to develop and mine the high-grade Nabeba iron-ore deposit, located in the Sangha region of the Republic of Congo.

Sundance and Cameroon govt agree on convention terms

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources has reached an agreement with the Republic of Cameroon on significant key terms underpinning the Mbalam project convention. The terms agreed upon included a 10% free-carried equity interest for the Cameroon...

Mbalam/Nabeda iron-ore project, between Cameroon and the Republic of Congo

The Mbalam project has moved one step closer to development.

Congo Minister approves Mbalam development

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources’ flagship Mbalam project has moved one step closer to development after the Minister of Mines and Geology of the Republic of Congo approved the development and mine application for the Nabeba iron-ore...

Sundance signs infrastructure MoU for Mbalam

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with fellow listed Equatorial Resources to share iron-ore infrastructure. Under the MoU, the two companies would examine how Equatorial, which owns the Badondo...

Mbalam key to ‘unlocking’ new African iron-ore frontier

The Mbalam project is at the heart of an emerging iron-ore province that will be of considerable significance in years to come, Sundance Resources project director David Meehan told the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.

Mbalam/Nabeda iron-ore project, between Cameroon and the Republic of Congo

The project is based on Phase 1 initial production of 35-million tons a year of direct shipping ore hematite for about ten years.

Sundance signs MoU for Mbalam infrastructure partner

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources has taken steps to secure a possible infrastructure partner for its proposed Mbala/Nabeba iron-ore project, by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with West African iron-ore developer Core Mining....

Sundance proceeds with Hanlong deal, waives bank letter condition

Iron-ore developer Sundance Resources on Friday said that it would continue with the proposed takeover by the Hanlong Mining Group, despite the Chinese firm being unable to secure a letter from the China Development Bank. Hanlong has requested...