Yaw Mensah: Who really benefits from gold smuggling in Ghana?
Against a background of growing demand for gold and rising precious metal prices, gold washing and gold smuggling are on the increase in Ghana. Two...
Mining
The IS530.M1 smartphone of i.safe MOBILE: Certified smartphone for the mining sector offers better security and efficiency in hazardous areas
The Android Enterprise Recommended IS530.M1 is a high-level smartphone specifically tailored to the needs and requirements of the mining industry. It had been developed by...
Resource Mining completes mapping and sampling at Tanzanian nickel project
Resource Mining Corporation Limited’s (ASX:RMI) exploration team has completed a comprehensive mapping program in conjunction with systematic soil and rock sampling across the Kabulanywele Nickel...
Base projects higher mineral output this year
Australian mining company-Base Titanium expects a higher mineral output in the current financial year than previously projected, amid higher sales in the first quarter. It...
Anglo’s SA coal spinoff will be listed on Monday. According to a short-seller, it’s worth zero
Anglo American’s South African coal mines, which will be listed in a new vehicle on the JSE on Monday, are worthless given the scale of...
Barberton Mines’ mining rights renewed for 30 years
THE South African government renewed mining rights for Pan African Gold’s Barberton Gold Mines for a 30 year period, the company announced today. Pan African Resources...
Accra Mining Network introduces prospective miners to best practices
The Accra Mining Network (AMN), a group of mining professionals in the country, have introduced participants in its AMN Field School to hands-on responsible and...
UMaT launch Sustainable Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Awareness Day
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa has launched the Sustainable Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Awareness Day set for June 2, every year. The...
Only 13% mineral royalty paid by mining firms returned to mining communities
Only 13% of mineral royalty paid by mining companies is returned to the communities where mining takes place. Out of this amount, 4.95% goes to...
Booyco expects further global proximity detection tech growth
Proximity Detection System (PDS) specialist, Booyco Electronics, says it is continuing to grow its global footprint, securing key relationships with miners and service providers outside...