East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa

De Beers’ rough diamond production for the first quarter of 2018 increased 15 percent to 8.5 million carats, reflecting the ramp-up of production from Gahcho Kué in Canada, which reached nameplate capacity in Q2 2017, and increased production from Orapa in Botswana in response to the sustained healthy trading conditions. …

Volt Resources Ltd remains upbeat to raise US$40 million on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange to progress the Bunyu Graphite project. Trevor Matthews, Volt Resources Chief Executive Officer has reiterated that the company remains upbeat on Bunyu Graphite Project, as demand and supply for the commodity shifts, sending up …

Walkabout Resources Ltd is engaged in ongoing dialogue with Tanzanian government to pave way for progress on the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Project. The company is talking to authorities at the highest level of government in a meaningful dialogue with the ministry of mines of Tanzania. “The only outstanding matter pursuant …