In a move that could position them as a major player in the East African manganese market, battery metals miner Marula Mining has secured a crucial permit for their Kenyan operations. Their Kenyan representative company was awarded a mineral dealer’s trading licence, granting them the right to buy, sell and …
Read More »Tanzania Launches US$9.6million Ifakara Substation to support Epanko Graphite Power Supply
EcoGraf Limited which owns assets in Tanzania is pleased with the recent infrastructure development at Ifakara district whereby a 20MVA substation was launched. The Substation is approximately 70 kilometers from Mahenge town which marks a kickoff for power supply to the Epanko project. The US$9.6million Ifakara Substation launching was …
Read More »Empowering Tanzania through Sustainable Energy Solutions
The Tanzanian government is making significant strides in enhancing the country’s energy sector by accelerating the activation of the second turbine at the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHPP). Despite facing challenges posed by overflowing water levels due to El Nino rains, the government remains committed to harnessing the potential of …
Read More »Strandline to sell Tanzania mineral sands asset
Australia’s Strandline Resources has agreed to sell its Tanzania mineral sands assets to a subsidiary of rare earths and mineral sands miner Shenghe Resources. Strandline will receive a total of $43-million, comprising A$27.2-million for the sale of Strandline’s shares in the Tanzania projects and A$15.8-million for the assignment to Shenghe …
Read More »Katoro prioritised Tanzania project development in 2023
Aim-listed Katoro Gold prioritised resource development at its Haneti project, in Tanzania, during the year ended December 31, 2023, owing to it being mindful of funding constraints. Early in the year, Katoro successfully raised £150 000 (gross), which was used for ongoing working capital and to conclude the project assessment …
Read More »Water a barrier in Africa’s development – expert
Water scarcity poses a significant barrier to Africa’s growth and development, with climate change and deteriorating infrastructure intensifying the challenges, says advisory and analytics firm Frost & Sullivan consultant Hannro Steenekamp. He explains that South Africa’s ongoing water crisis, where about half of Johannesburg’s population of over 5.5-million people have …
Read More »Petra weathers lower diamond prices in latest tender
Independent diamond miner Petra Diamonds’ sixth tender cycle for the 2024 financial year yielded $44-million from the sale of 371 000 ct. CEO Richard Duffy says like-for-like prices were marginally down through this seasonally quiet period, being 2.6% lower than for Tender 5, with demand slightly muted owing to Indian …
Read More »Kefi progressing Ethiopian Gold project towards launch
Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has reported good progress, to schedule, at its high-grade Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia. The remaining finance syndicate board processes are on track for final (conditional) approvals during May, while project launch preparations have started at Tulu Kapi. Kefi highlights that these developments coincide …
Read More »Andrada Mining Enhances Uis Mine with TOMRA’s Cutting-Edge XRT Sorting Technology
In a move aligned with its ambitious expansion plans, Andrada Mining has chosen to incorporate TOMRA XRT sensor-based sorting technology into its flagship Uis Mine in Namibia. This strategic acquisition includes the addition of pre-concentration circuits aimed at enhancing the mine’s output. The Uis tin mine, one of Namibia’s largest …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2025 theme released
Organisers of the annual renowned mining jamboree Mining Indaba have announced the theme for next year’s event. According to the organisers, the Mining Indaba 2025 will be held under the banner: Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! “Together, let’s mine not only precious resources but also hope, resilience, and a legacy worthy …
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