2020 – Issue 9
Issues
Mining Review Africa Issue 9 2020
Having spent much time with a variety of key players and strategic role players in the Nigerian mining sector, I’ve learnt a few things and I’d like to share these with you.
Gold
Altus Strategies: Uncovering Africa’s resource potential
Altus has diversified its risk profile quite substantially by making mineral discoveries across multiple licences simultaneously.
Health and safety
Adapting to change: MCSA members lead the way
In its fight against COVID-19, mining companies in South Africa have contributed significantly towards bolstering medical infrastructure.
Coal
Grinding Solutions: Maximising mineral value
GSL offers a range of consultancy and laboratory services including metallurgical and mineral processing testing
Gold
Endeavour Mining: Solidifying its position in West Africa
Following the acquisition of SEMAFO in July this year Endeavour Mining has successfully integrated the assets into its operating model.
Base Metals
Bell Equipment: Always staying close to customer needs
Bell offers a range of aftermarket services such as operator training programmes, maintenance contracts and its fleet management system.
Gold
A dilemma facing mining consultants in West Africa
To be successful, local consultants usually collaborate with the big brands dominating the region; alternatively, they lobby law makers.
Coal
Laying the foundation for increased coal production
Canyon Coal embarked on an extension project at Phalanndwa coal mine to extend the life of the mine to 2027.
Gold
African Gold Group’s Kobada: Starting point to regional progress
African Gold Group has carried out detailed metallurgical test work which culminated in the completion of a DFS study in June this year.
Base Metals
Cutting-edge information technology optimises earthmoving equipment
It is becoming difficult for mines create a safe working environment because of where mines are located and the harsh working environment.
Coal
Mining sector in Nigeria key to economic turnaround
“The government has done so much in the last four years to create an investor-friendly environment." - ARC. Olamilekan Adegbite
