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“Use mining revenue to improve social sector,” says United Kingdom

“African Governments and mining companies that they host should co-exist in ensuring that the revenues realised from mining activities are translated into improving people’s welfare,” a United Kingdom official says. Lynne Featherstone, the United Kingdom’s Minister for International Development urged mining companies and African governments to ensure that mining revenues helped to …

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ZCCM IH shareholders to earn more

Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings-ZCCM IH share earnings are forecast to rise 34 percent higher than the six months ending 31 March last year as total number of shares in issue almost doubled. Stockbrokers Zambia, the agents for multi listed holding mining company, in a cautionary notice to shareholders …

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TRAPPING THE DUST TO IMPROVE MINING IN ZAMBIA

The copper mines in Zambia are a boon for the country. But the dust that is generated in and around the mines can have widespread impacts on the health of workers and the environment. Dust can also substantially reduce the lifespan of machinery. “Dust is a big problem in towns …

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Rukwa coal project in Tanzania Gets Approval

AFRICAN coal exploration and development firm Edenville Energy has secured Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval for mining at the Namwele and Mkomolo near Lake Rukwa in Tanzania. The EIA report was submitted to the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) in December 2013, following field studies and analysis in conjunction with …

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