Longonjo project unlocks a cleaner energy future
As the world prepares for the adoption of greener energy alternatives and the electrification of transport, the demand for rare earth metals is growing rapidly....
Mining
PwC to assist project financing for gold mining at Buckreef
Tanzanian Gold Corporation has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance to assist in securing project financing for construction of two gold mining projects at Buckreef, in Tanzania....
Global Mining Report Card: Africa needs to improve
The latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies released by the Fraser Institute in 2020 for the 2019 calendar year does not bode well for Africa...
Zest WEG keeps DRC mining project on track in face of COVID-19 restrictions
The Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is intent on keeping its customers’ projects on track despite COVID-19-related...
Fluor achieves major safety milestone at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana
Fluor South Africa announced today that the Khoemacau Copper Silver starter project reached a safety milestone of 2 million hours worked without a lost time injury. “This significant safety achievement can be attributed to the team’s...
Risk to uranium supply greater than risk to demand – Cameco
The uranium industry is facing increased supply constraints as the unplanned supply disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic are adding to the supply curtailments that...
Pensana Rare Earths (ASX:PM8) granted new exploration licence in Angola
Pensana Rare Earths (PM8) has been granted a new exploration licence near its Longonjo project in Angola. The new licence is to explore the Coola...
Perseus pushes ahead in West Africa, despite virus threat
Perseus Mining (TSX: PRU; ASX: PRU ) is building its second open-pit mine in Cote d’Ivoire and its third in West Africa, and expects to pour...
Africa Snapshot: Eight companies active on the continent
Africa offers pre-production and operating companies large areas of underexplored prospective terrain and, in many countries, established mining legislation. West Africa, in particular, has attracted...
Endeavour Mining, SEMAFO merger proposal vote set down for May 28
A SHAREHOLDER vote regarding the proposed merger between Endeavour Mining and SEMAFO is to take place on May 28 after the two companies filed a joint...