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Congo Rebels Hold Convoy of Banro Mining’s Mine Trucks
July 5, 2017
Congo’s army says at least five people have been killed in fighting with an armed militia in the eastern South Kivu province since last week. Capt. Dieudonne Kasereka, army spokesman in South Kivu, said Monday that Mai Mai rebels have
Kenya Reviews Mining Laws as Industry Struggles to Grow
July 5, 2017
Kenya is reviewing its mining code, a year after enacting new legislation, as it seeks to attract investment into an industry that’s barely grown over the past five years. The government is working with the U.K. Department for International Development-funded
Report Shows Coal Fired Power Plants is Best Option to Bring Down Australia’s Power Prices
July 5, 2017
A flash low emissions coal-fired power station is the most cost effective way to bring down Australia’s rising power prices while being environmentally conscious a report released today has revealed. Energy sector consultants Solstice Development Services and engineers GHD examined
Lundin Gold Commences Construction of Mine Facilities at Fruta Del Norte, Ecuador
June 28, 2017
Lundin Gold Inc. has started construction of the mine development support facilities on its 100 percent owned Fruta del Norte Project (FDN) in Ecuador. In addition, the company has completed a project update for FDN. The update is based on
Heron Signs A$12M Earthworks Contract for Development of Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project, Australia
June 28, 2017
Heron Resources Limited has entered into the project development earthworks contract for its wholly-owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project located near Tarago, 250km southwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Ertech Pty Ltd. has been awarded the earthworks scope for the development
BGC Secures $700 Million Mining, Equipment Maintenance Services Contract for Idemitsu’s Coal Mine
June 27, 2017
BGC Contracting has snared a $700 million mining and equipment maintenance services contract lost by Downer EDI at a NSW coal mine. The five-year deal at Idemitsu Australia Resources’ Boggabri open-cut mine in north-western NSW starts in December when Downer’s
New Trade Association in Philippines to Focus on Responsible Mining Practices
June 27, 2017
Following the upheaval caused by a former Environment secretary’s order to shut down erring mining firms, some industry players are laying the groundwork for a new organization focused on policing their ranks and raising the bar for responsible mining practices.
Emmerson Resources Commences Production at Edna Beryl Gold Mine, Australia
June 27, 2017
Emmerson Resources Limited has received final approvals from the Northern Territory (NT) government for production to commence at the Edna Beryl Gold Mine in the NT. The mine is within the Tennant Creek Mineral Field (TCMF) joint venture and is
BHP Begins Early Work at $3.2 Billion South Flank Project, Australia
June 27, 2017
BHP has begun early work on its US $3.2 billion ($4.2 billion) South Flank project which is expected to create several hundred construction jobs. The initial US $184 million ($244 million) work will focus on the expansion of accommodation facilities
Tlou Energy Produces First Power from Lesedi CBM Project, Botswana
June 27, 2017
Tlou Energy has produced first power from its Lesedi coal bed methane (CBM) project in Botswana. The company has recently installed gas generator at the Selemo project area, which helped to generate power from the CBM project. Gas from the
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