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South Africa
Shareholders battle over coal mine that is strategic for Eskom

While state-owned utility Eskom waits for the Arnot mine to resume coal production to supply its power stations and provide desperately needed electricity for South Africa, a dispute between its shareholders and a former business partner could stand in the way.

Subscribers only Mining Running story - Southern Africa and coal 18.10.2021

DRC
Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

The Israeli businessman is now entirely surrounded after losing all support in the US, Israel and Kinshasa. The Congolese president is preparing to strike a blow by enquiring about lawyers to take legal action against Gertler's companies operating in the DRC.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 18.10.2021

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

Zambia's new president, Hakainde Hichilema © Reuters

Subscribers only Mining 18.10.2021

Algeria
PwC comes to Imetal's rescue

The Algerian branch of PwC was retained on 13 October to develop Imetal's "strategic vision 2030".

Subscribers only Mining, Business 18.10.2021

Spotlight | Namibia, Russia
Rosatom's uranium mine project creates a stir

After more than 10 years of exploring the uranium potential of Namibia's subsoil, the Russian state nuclear group Rosatom has applied for a permit to mine uranium in the east of the country, far away from the rest of the country's uranium operations. It is a project that has generated intense debate.

Subscribers only Mining 15.10.2021

Central African Republic
Government overhauls controversial mining reform plans

The Central African Republic is revising its plan for a public company to nationalise the trade in precious stones. President Faustin Archange Touadéra presented a new project on 8 October.

Subscribers only Mining 15.10.2021

Congo
Brazzaville appoints arbitrator against Avima Iron Ore in $27bn case

The arbitration launched by Avima Iron Ore (@AvimaO) against #Congo in June 2021 will soon be the focus of a first court hearing before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). #Oil

Subscribers only Mining 15.10.2021

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

GreenBank Capital and JV Capital's planned takeover of Sierra Leone's Port Loko bauxite project via Ubique Minerals may have fallen through, but they are still looking for high-potential deposits in the country and further afield on the African continent.

Subscribers only Finance, Mining 14.10.2021

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Firms hoping to help the government of Ivory Coast to draw up its five-year strategic plan for the mining sector put in their bids in early October.

Subscribers only Mining 14.10.2021

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

The debt-ridden Mowana copper mine, in liquidation since 2018, has found a buyer in the person of Gregory Elias, a Dutch wealth manager based on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 13.10.2021

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Chinese law firms have been competing to represent Pengxin shareholders who fear colossal losses after the Shanghai securities regulator launched an investigation into the firm, which produces copper in the DR Congo.

Subscribers only Mining 13.10.2021

Guinea, Liberia
Rattled Nimba iron project shareholders launch charm offensive in Liberia

Robert Friedland's group, which operates the Nimba iron ore project in Guinea, has launched a website extolling its activities in Liberia to show the country that it can boost its economy. It is rattled by a new agreement between ArcelorMittal and Monrovia.

Subscribers only Mining 12.10.2021

The Canadian mining magnate Robert Friedland, who is also the chief executive of Ivanhoe Mines.

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

In 2020, the agreement signed by AJN Resources to buy part of the DRC's state-run company Sokimo's shares, was the talk of the town. Though the storm has passed, the situation remains unclear.

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2021

Tanzania
Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Tanzania's nearly idle uranium sector could soon get a boost from Australian junior Gladiator Resources, which has plans to move in next to the only other explorer in the country, Rosatom.

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2021

Mali
African Gold bigs up its prospective new Malian gold mine

The Canadian junior, which is looking for finance to build its Kobada gold mine in Mali, has issued a stream of bullish statements about the site. The highlight of the charm offensive was the publication of its final feasibility study.

Subscribers only Mining 08.10.2021

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

In Gaborone, the government of Mokgweetsi Masisi is hoping to capitalise on the sale of the assets of the former public copper-nickel-cobalt flagship BCL to promote job creation, which until now has been touted as the main weakness of its economic programme.

Subscribers only Mining 07.10.2021

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 23 September 2021.

Guinea
Monaco Resources and its co-shareholder back in court

On 8 October, a hearing over a contested increase in capital by Société des bauxites de Guinée, majority-owned by Monaco Resources, will take place.

Subscribers only Mining 07.10.2021

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

The mining giant is building up its presence in Angola so as to make the most of its exploration licences.

Subscribers only Mining 06.10.2021

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

Alpha Exploration, which is probing Eritrea's subsoil, has formally begun the procedure for a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which Nevsun Resources left in 2018 in the midst of a trial related to accusations of forced labour at its Eritrean mine.

Subscribers only Finance, Mining 05.10.2021

DRC
Chinese miners undaunted by critics

Under unprecedented fire from both Felix Tshisekedi and his allies, Chinese operators continue to arrive en masse in DRC's mines.

Subscribers only Mining 05.10.2021

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South Africa
Shareholders battle over coal mine that is strategic for Eskom

DRC
Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

Algeria
PwC comes to Imetal's rescue

Spotlight | Namibia, Russia
Rosatom's uranium mine project creates a stir

Central African Republic
Government overhauls controversial mining reform plans

Congo
Brazzaville appoints arbitrator against Avima Iron Ore in $27bn case

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Guinea, Liberia
Rattled Nimba iron project shareholders launch charm offensive in Liberia

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Tanzania
Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Mali
African Gold bigs up its prospective new Malian gold mine

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Guinea
Monaco Resources and its co-shareholder back in court

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC
Chinese miners undaunted by critics

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Mining

South Africa Shareholders battle over coal mine that is strategic for Eskom

DRC Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

Zambia With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

Algeria PwC comes to Imetal's rescue

Spotlight | Namibia, Russia Rosatom's uranium mine project creates a stir

Central African Republic Government overhauls controversial mining reform plans

Congo Brazzaville appoints arbitrator against Avima Iron Ore in $27bn case

Africa, Sierra Leone Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Guinea, Liberia Rattled Nimba iron project shareholders launch charm offensive in Liberia

DRC The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Tanzania Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Mali African Gold bigs up its prospective new Malian gold mine

Spotlight | Botswana Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Guinea Monaco Resources and its co-shareholder back in court

Angola Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC Chinese miners undaunted by critics

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South Africa
Shareholders battle over coal mine that is strategic for Eskom

DRC
Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

Algeria
PwC comes to Imetal's rescue

Spotlight | Namibia, Russia
Rosatom's uranium mine project creates a stir

Central African Republic
Government overhauls controversial mining reform plans

Congo
Brazzaville appoints arbitrator against Avima Iron Ore in $27bn case

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Guinea, Liberia
Rattled Nimba iron project shareholders launch charm offensive in Liberia

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Tanzania
Australian uranium producers take on Rosatom in its turf

Mali
African Gold bigs up its prospective new Malian gold mine

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Guinea
Monaco Resources and its co-shareholder back in court

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC
Chinese miners undaunted by critics