Africa

Tanzania’s Katoro Gold has expanded the prefeasibility study (PFS) of its Imweru gold project to include a light detection and ranging (Lidar) survey. According to the company, the Lidar survey has been commissioned without compromising the timeline or budget, will use pulsed laser light to create a “highly accurate data …

Kibo Energy has upgraded existing pact with Tanzanian authorities for the development and implementation of the Mbeya coal-to-power project (MCPP). According to the company, the deal inked with the Tanzania Ministry of Energy and the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), regarding a power purchase agreement (PPA) is to provide a …

Electra Mining Africa has called for more dialogue for stakeholders in the mining industry despite economic challenges the sector face. “Although the mining industry is up against tough challenges and general industry remains under tight economic pressure, there is still a need for trade exhibitions and face-to-face interaction with clients,” …

Johnson Controls is seeing stable demand growth for its robust cooling solutions, as mining operations in Africa expand into more remote locations and to significantly greater depths. Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls Africa General Manager said the multinational heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment producer said political and legislative uncertainty coupled …

Wood Mining & Minerals international engineering, project and technical services company says countries that boast favourable mining regulations will capitalise once the industry improves. Trevor Anderson, the firm’s Europe, the Middle East and Africa Business Development Director there are encouraging signs indicating an upturn in the industry. “I am optimistic …

German industrial group Siemens has set its eyes on the East Africa’s energy industry “The smart money is on East Africa,” said Lukas Duusema, CEO, Siemens Eastern Africa. He believes Africa’s new economic powerhouse is taking root in Eastern Africa, with Ethiopia and Kenya taking the lead, and Tanzania and …

Shanta Gold has received a $3.4-million value-added tax (VAT) refund from the government of Tanzania. The refund is made up of a $1.9-million offset against corporate taxes payable in 2016 and 2017 and a cash payment of $1.5-million. Shanta’s VAT receivable balance has reduced to $13.4-million. In August, Shanta Gold  cancelled …

Ethiopia has signed a mining agreement with Yara International for the development of Yara Dallol Potash Project. Located in the Afar region in Ethiopia’s north is expected to have production capacity of approximately 600,000 tonnes of  Sulphur of Potash (SOP) per year, equivalent to approximately 10% of the global market. …

Kibaran Resources’ Epanko project, in Tanzania, has flagged the potential trebling of planned battery-grade graphite production. Andrew Spinks, Managing Director recently told shareholders that the optimisation testwork had confirmed the positive results. Kibaran’s new purification process uses simple chemicals without the need for hydrofluoric acid. Spinks said development has potentially …

Rwandan economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and next as the outlook for industries including financial services, tourism and mining improves. President Paul Kagame said the pace of expansion is expected to increase to 7% next year from about 6% this year, Kagame told Bloomberg. The growth rate …