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After receiving a special mining license from the government over the weekend, Tembo Nickel Corporation Ltd has promised to expedite the implementation of the nickel mining project. Chris Slowalter, the corporation’s CEO, gave the assurance shortly after receiving the special mining license, stating that full production would begin in two …

The proven mining-sector material handling capability of Unitrans Africa (UA) is laying the groundwork for a bright future marked by unique innovation in key areas of the company’s operations. Unitrans Africa’s bold, long-term vision includes electric vehicles as well as real-time stockpile management and reporting. But none of these concepts …

TANZANIA has invited Chinese investors to look into mining opportunities as the government works to improve the business and investment climate. Mbelwa Kairuki, Tanzania’s Ambassador to China, extended the invitation, saying that the government’s current measures are based on inclusive growth, competitiveness, and transformation. Mr Kairuki said the government is …

At his home near the Mikeyi gold mines in Migori County, John Ochola vigorously swirls the silver-metallic syrupy liquid on a half-litre plastic water bottle. Once the liquid has settled, Mr Ochola pours it into smaller glass bottles that were previously used for cough syrups and seals them tightly. Depending …

Many African governments take a short-term, predatory approach to the sector, playing to populist rhetoric, rather than engaging it as a long-term developmental partner. Africa has the potential to be the continent of the future in the mining industry. However, if government’s approach mining companies in a predatory manner, this …

While acknowledging receipt of the certificate from SGS (formerly Société Générale de Surveillance (French for General Society of Surveillance), Base Titanium General Manager Operation, Denham Vickers, said the certification demonstrates the Company’s commitment towards “continuous improvement and responsibility to reduce environmental footprint, by adopting an effective environmental management system in …

A one-year study of two Tanzanian gold mining towns indicated that mineworkers faced a fatality risk more than twice that of non-miner community members, with the majority of this elevated risk due to road traffic injuries. The findings will be published in the new open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health …

Mining corporations are considering investing in nations that they previously deemed too hazardous, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia, owing to a shrinking pipeline of large copper mines elsewhere and record-high prices. Because of investor concerns about unpredictable regulatory regimes, difficult working conditions, and corruption, some …

Norway-based gold exploration company, Akobo Minerals will soon be working with a total of three core drilling rigs in the field, including one company owned drill rig. The company is currently doing exploration and small-scale mine development in the Gambela region and Dima Woreda, southwest Ethiopia. The additional drill rig …

Edenville has been focused on preparing the site to satisfy the projected demand for Rukwa coal since the Company’s £2.475 million capital raising closed at the end of May 2021. This activity largely focused on pre-strip overburden, with 13,000 tonnes of material removed in September 2021. This has also allowed …