Iron Ore
Base Metals
Higher iron ore prices drives renewed project focus in Africa
On the back of increasing iron ore prices, Cape Lambert Resources has shifted focus to its Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone.
Business and policy
Cape Lambert signs binding agreement for A$15 million
ASX-listed Cape Lambert has executed binding documentation for an A$15 million finance facility with Winance Investment LLC.
Ferrous metals
Liberia signs MoU with Niron Metals for export of iron ore
Liberia and Niron Metals have signed a MoU regarding the passage through Liberia of iron ore
Copper
Mantashe and CEOs pave way for growth
DMR Minister Gwede Mantashe met with the Minerals Council of South Africa and CEOs in the iron ore, manganese, gold and diamond sectors.
International
TOMRA X-ray sorter a game changer for minerals processing
Sensor-based solutions specialist TOMRA Sorting Solutions is officially launching the latest upgrade in its ore sorting equipment range – the TOMRA COM XRT 2.0.
Base Metals
Simandou iron ore project development back to square one
Although the infamous Simandou iron ore project in Guinea remains the largest integrated iron ore mine and infrastructure project in Africa should it ever be developed, this now seems more unlikely than ever.
Base Metals
Nigeria’s mining sector optimistic future, but challenges need resolution
EY says the Nigerian mining industry can be described as unique as the country is endowed with over 40 natural resources, some are yet to be unlocked.
Base Metals
Coal, iron ore, beneficiation could drive growth for mining in Nigeria
Mining has the potential to contribute more to Nigeria's GDP. As the regulatory framework for the sector becomes clearer, Nigeria has a great opportunity of using its mineral resources to drive its industrialization and the diversification.
Ferrous metals
Kogi Iron progresses project testwork in Nigeria
Kogi Iron has progressed the metallurgical testwork of its iron ore deposits in Kogi State, Nigeria during the quarter ended 30 June 2018.
Base Metals
Industry trend analysis – mining investment gets smart
BMI Research recently hosted a webinar on the global mining investment outlook, 'This Time's Different: Mining Investment Gets Smart'.
