East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa

British junior miner Firestone Diamonds has agreed to extend the option period granted to Amulet Diamond Corporation (Amulet) to purchase Firestone’s BK11 asset until 31 December 2018. BK11 is a diamond asset in Botswana, currently on care and maintenance. Amulet is funding the construction and operation of a bulk sampling …

Newly formed Tanzania Ministry for Energy has committed to an indicative timeline for the completion of the MOU for the fast-tracking of the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP). The project developer multi-asset African focused energy and resource company, Kibo Mining is optimistic following the decision. “Our focus on positioning …

Tanzanian-focused flake graphite development company Volt Resources Limited has announced intentions to proceed with the issue of US$40 million in structured debt funding. Volt has engaged Exotix Capital to undertake a Tanzanian Bond issue to raise the required funding for the development of Stage 1 of the Bunyu project. Exotix has recommended …