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Bell Equipment has signed an agreement with global excavator specialist – Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd (Kobelco), for exclusive distribution and support of the company’s excavators in the Southern African region. Stephen Jones, Bell Equipment Group Marketing Director said the partnership should provide both companies with the stability needed to …

Barrick Gold has agreed to sell a 16% stake in three mines in Tanzania to the government. The company also agreed to share 50% of the revenues from the mines. Barrick’s chairman John Thornton made the announcement at a news conference at State House Dar-es-Salaam on Thursday after a meeting …

Shanta Gold’s new strategy is expected to improve profitability and reduce debt, following legislative changes in Tanzania. The move is to deliver a stronger operational and financial performance during the next few quarters for the company. “Shanta’s new strategy of focusing closely on cost control, operational improvements and shareholder returns …