September 5, 2011

Liberia’s first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its civil war is expected later this year

Steel Guru reports that Liberia is poised to reap the rewards of its mineral riches once again, with the first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its…

September 5, 2011

Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal

It has been reported that Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal, coal-bed methane and related minerals by the end of September. Topics: International; Legislation /…

September 4, 2011

DRC wants to become diamond hub, says diplomat

The DRC's Ambassador to Belgium says the country wants to ramp up diamond production and become a "continental hub" for the precious stones. In an interview with Rapaport Magazine, Henry…

September 4, 2011

Mozambique: the birth of a new coal exporter

The African continent has historically meant just one thing to the global coal mining industry: South Africa. However, a new coal power is emerging in the form of Mozambique.

September 4, 2011

Australian firm begins mining for coal in Dar for power generation

The Australian-based Intra Energy Corporation (IEC) has started coal mining in Mbalawala Mine, Ngaka coalfield in Tanzania, targeting both the domestic and export thermal coal markets of Kenya, Mauritius and…

September 4, 2011

China seeking cheaper iron ore

Fed up with paying high prices for iron ore, China is seeking out new supplies of the crucial steelmaking ingredient. The Australian reports that China is increasing iron ore imports…

September 4, 2011

CRG may be forced to close mine

[miningmx.com] -- CENTRAL Rand Gold (CRG) may have to close its mine as early as next week after a government order, the Sunday Times reported, citing Bheki Khumalo, spokesman for…

September 4, 2011

Globe takes great stride with niobium

It was standing room only last Thursday at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth when Globe Metals & Mining (ASX: GBE) managing director Mark Sumich took to the stage.…

September 2, 2011

Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012

Reuters reports Nigeria expects the first significant iron ore production next year from its 3 billion tonne Itakpe iron ore deposits as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil…

September 2, 2011

Botswana diamond tender facility takes shape

Spadework has begun on construction of a trading facility at Diamond Technology Park (DTP) in Gaborone, marking the first stage of what will become a platform for independent tenders for…