Madagascar’s habitat at risk due to climate change
Environmentalists looking after one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests in Madagascar are increasingly worried about climate change putting endemic wildlife at risk. British broadcaster...
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Raising more revenue from extractive sector – Time to revise agreements
Over the years, governments have been struggling to raise enough revenue internally to be able to match its huge expenditure. Much as the government is...
‘Mining sector needs 11,000 machinery items’
Deputy head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA)’s Industry and Mining Committee has said the country’s small and medium-sized mines are...
Endeavour in the mix to break into FTSE100 after posting strong third quarter earnings
ENDEAVOUR Mining said it could crack the FTSE100 Index in the next few months following a 22% improvement in its market value since taking a premium...
Liberia: Arcelormittal Welcomes High Power Exploration Pre-Feasibility Study Of Nimba Iron Ore Project With Guinea
ArcelorMittal Liberia, the world’s leading steel and mining company, says it is not threatened by Thursday’s announcement by High Power Exploration(HPX) and the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial...
Niger Govt To Exploit Gold Deposit In Minna
Following the disclosure by the provost of Niger State College of Education, Minna, Prof Mohammed Yakubu Auna that the school sits on large gold deposits,...
Perseus Mining remains a top pick in Canaccord’s September quarter precious metals recap
Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX:PRU, TSX:PRU, OTC:PMNXF) has remained the top pick amongst intermediate and junior gold producers in Canaccord Genuity (TSX:CF, LSE:CF)’s September quarter precious metals recap. The company...
Community mining good initiative, but monitoring required
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last week launched the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) in Tarkwa in the Western Region, which is meant...
Rwanda Banks on Value Addition to Make Most of Mining Sector
The CEO of Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Yamina Karitanyi, has encouraged mining operators to embrace value addition to cushion the industry against price...
Kabanga nickel, brand Tanzania: Can we take advantage
Nickel after extraction. Tanzania has potential to join other nickel producing countries around the globe after discoveries were made at Kabanga in Ngara District, Kagera...