Niger uranium mine ends operations after 47 years
Production at the Cominak uranium mine at Akouta in Niger came to an end yesterday after over 40 years of operations during which it produced...
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Foreign Diplomats Applaud ArcelorMittal’s Investment in Liberia
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Oriole Resources set to put Cameroon on the mining map
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Botswanan diamond mining company launches tender for small solar park
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New DR Congo state buyer seeks cobalt price power
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), the world’s main source of vital battery ingredient cobalt, is also one of the poorest nations. While...
NIGER: Cominak uranium mine closes, radioactive pollution stays
The Akouta Mining Company (Cominak), which exploits uranium deposits in the province of Agadez, in northern Niger, will cease its activities on March 31st, 2021...
All systems go for Africa’s genset makers
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South32 to pay $250m to close South African Energy Coal business sale deal
Mining firm South32 has agreed to pay $250m in cash to mining group Seriti Resources to complete the sale of South African Energy Coal (SAEC)...