Africa

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 …

Kwale Mine, a partnership between Kenyan government and Base Titanium has become the country’s flagship mining outfit. Last year, the mine represented close to 60% of the country’s total mineral output value. “This represents a significant milestone in the partnership between the government of Kenya and Base in promoting further …

Tanzania has granted Kibo Mining an environmental and social-impact assessment (Esia) certificate for its Mbeya coal and power generation project. According to the company, the certificate takes the project a step closer to construction. “The endorsement of the MCPP as a consequence of the Esia certification cannot be underestimated – …

The amphibious, multipurpose Watermaster dredger is gaining growing interest from the Southern African mining industry. “Because of the interest from the African mining industry in the Watermaster, we expect to expand further on the continent as this market develops,” says Vuokko Laurila, Regional Manager for Watermaster in Southern Africa. Watermaster …

Organisers of Africa’s biggest mining jamboree – Mining Indaba have promised a big and better event in 2018. The event’s new organisers – Euromoney said all stakeholders in the sector have been engaged, returning the event to a deal making forum. Alex Grose, Managing Director for Mining Indaba said new …

Volt Resources has received positive feedback from its Bunyu Graphite Project in Tanzania. The Chinese offtake partner – China National Building Materials General Machinery’s (CNBMGM) said Bunyu products meets all her requirements. Trevor Matthews, Volt’s Chief Executive Officer is optimistic though final results from the CNBMGM test work program are …

Base Resources has reported a 29% increase in the mineral resource at its Kwale South Dune deposit, in Kenya. The Kwale South Dune deposit resource increase is attributed to the discovery of additional contiguous resource extensions to the south of the project. The mineral sands miner also said there was …

As competitiveness in Africa’s industrial space increase, Konecranes has launched Crane Advisor customer support tool. The online tool helps customers narrow down their crane options with customized recommendations. The tool already extensively used in North America and is now available in Southern Africa, with new features and content. “Crane Advisor …

South African capital equipment manufacturers supplying offshore markets have survived the ongoing turmoil in the mining industry. Eric Bruggeman, Chief Executive Officer of South African Capital Equipment Export Council (Saceec) CEO said export market has provided a lifeline. He said 2016/17 has seen a 7% increase in exports of capital …