Strong local, global demand for engineered Weba Chutes
In 2023, Weba Chutes, specialists in transfer chute technology, enjoyed another successful year, and indications suggest that 2024 will surpass it. Despite the inherent volatility...
Mining
Blyvoor Gold announces plans to list on Nasdaq
Privately-owned Aurous has announced its intention to list South Africa’s Blyvooruitzicht (Blyvoor) mine on Nasdaq. This decision follows the mine’s acquisition by blank cheque company...
Welsh mines discovered to be releasing 500 tonnes of hazardous metals each year.
A recent report has revealed that a minimum of 500 tonnes of harmful metals seep into the environment annually from abandoned mines in Wales. An...
Senegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts
A Senegalese opposition coalition, supported by the influential figure Ousmane Sonko, unveiled its presidential campaign platform on Saturday. Their agenda includes pledges to introduce a...
The Kenya central government is infuriated by proposed local mining tax plans.
Local authorities along Kenya’s coast are determined to implement new taxes on mining and oil exploration activities within their jurisdictions, despite facing resistance from the...
The Chambishi copper smelter in Zambia reduces production due to power supply disruptions caused by drought.
According to two informed sources, the Chambishi copper smelter in Zambia has slashed its production by twenty percent due to power shortages in the country....
Minister Alake advocates for mineral-rich African nations to prioritize equity over debt.
Dr. Oladele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, proposed that mineral-rich African nations leverage their verified mineral reserves as equity in joint ventures rather...
Burkina Faso experiences a decline in gold production amid a rise in terrorist attacks.
Gold production experienced a downturn in Burkina Faso in the previous year due to escalating security challenges, leading to the closure of several mines. The...
The commencement of production at Uganda’s Makuutu Rare Earth Project draws near.
The Makuutu Rare Earth project in Uganda is on track for its first production this March, following the completion of a technical facility and demonstration...
AngloGold Ashanti Faces a Dip in Gold Production Amidst Operational Hurdles
In a year marked by operational challenges and global economic fluctuations, AngloGold Ashanti, a giant in the gold mining industry, encountered a slight yet significant...