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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Republican of Liberia and Guinea with regard to transportation of Iron ore from Zogota Iron Ore in Guinea. This follows the joint vision of economic co-operation conveyed by leaders of the republics of Guinea and Liberia, His Excellence President Alpha …

The recent joint venture between Barrick Gold and Newmont Goldcorp in Nevada has been announced and that all regulatory conditions required for its completion have been completed. The operations making up the joint venture produced in excess of 4 million ounces of gold in 2018, more than three times the …

Sawa Minerals,a tech-driven company has created and launched a platform that will transform how gold is mined and sourced across Africa and the developing world. The platform has been designed in such a way that it is easy to buy ethically mined gold from artisans and small scale miners (ASM) …

Cummins has debuted the HSK78G natural gas generator series at the 2019 Middle East Electricity (MEE) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The equipment is expected to fuel the next generation of power and offer a total package of gas generator capabilities and innovative gas technology for prime and peaking …

Hong Kong-listed  Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has showcased its path-breaking solar-power products at the just ended Solar Show Africa 2019. The event is Africa’s largest and longest running power and electricity show recently held in South Africa. The group showcased a series of its most promising solar solutions – …

Accorded as one of the country’s largest gold producer and a major economic contributor and especially to local communities, Nordgold has expanded its investment in Burkina Faso. Nordgold currently runs three mines in the country of which over 360 thousand ounces of gold is produced all together or approximately 40 …

The Angolan government aired out plans of refurbishing the diamond sector as being in progress. Speaking at a conference on the re-organising of oil and gas, Diamantino Azevedo Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources and Oil stated that the diamond sector will undergo similar changes to the oil sector. With the …

The Zambian government has appealed to the private sector to contemplate on building an emerald processing plant locally. Speaking at the recent Grizzly Mining’s emerald auction in Lusaka, Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Paul Chanda stated that a locally built processing plant would be of national benefit. Chanda added that …

Jubilee has executed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Sable Zinc refinery. Situated adjacent to the large stock piles of zinc, lead and vanadium, Jubilee has contracted from BMR Group PLC, the acquisition reduces the time to build the refinery by some 18 months delivering the first metal …

The University Of Witwatersrand School Of Mining Engineering has again scooped a better position in the QS World University Rankings to 13th place in 2019. The latest achievement allows it to retain its position as the highest ranked school at Wits University as it is also the only mining school …