2019 – Issue 12
Issues
Mining Review Africa Issue 12 2019
2019 takeaways
I can’t quite grasp the fact that 2019 is almost over – I’m not sure...
Base Metals
Bigger and better: Lubumbashi prepares for expanded DRC Mining Week
Following the resounding success of DRC Mining Week last year, the organisers are expanding the facilities for the 2020 edition.
Health and safety
Tailings management: Zero tolerance for failure not negotiable
Tailings management fell directly into the spotlight in 2019 following a spate of tailings storage facility disasters over the last 24 months.
Battery metals
Eurasian Resources Group still buoyant about the DRC
It was a bittersweet 2019 for Eurasian Resources Group’s DRC interests. A new government, a new Mining Code and a decrease in cobalt prices.
Base Metals
State-of-the-art mining solutions key to success
The Tech Edge Group has used innovative design and strategic partnerships to strengthen its reputation as a leading manufacturer and supplier.
Platinum Group Metals
Tharisa Minerals: Vision 2020 on the cusp of realisation
Tharisa Minerals is on the cusp of delivering its Vision 2020 strategy which entails the delivery of a number of optimisation and growth projects.
Gold
Perseus Mining puts Yaouré on the map
Perseus Mining has worked to build its production profile in West Africa since it poured first gold from its Ghana-based Edikan mine back in 2011.
Gold
Mining all of the reef, all of the time
Conventional lasting means that mining stops to allow for toxic fumes to dissipate and for the rock mass to stabilise after blasting.
Gold
Minopex repackages capabilities across the value chain
Outsourced minerals processing expert Minopex has redefined its capabilities and service offering to better suit the evolving needs of the mining industry.
Energy
Shining a light on VRFBs for energy storage applications
While the majority of current vanadium demand underwritten by the steel industry as an additive to strengthen various grades of steel, a...
Battery metals
Setting the lithium benchmark
AVZ Minerals is continuing to advance the DFS on its Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
