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Arcelor Mittal Begins Iron Ore Operations in Liberia
The official launch of the global steel giant, Arcelor Mittal’s operations in Liberia and the first shipment of iron ore by the company took place Tuesday in the eastern port city of Buchanan, located about 90 miles from the capital Monrovia. How People...
Japanese Investors on the Verge of $45m Nigeria Mining Investment
The President of the Association of African Economy and Development (AFRECO), Mr Testsuro Yano, led a delegation of Japanese investors to Nigeria on Tuesday and said they were on the verge of investing $45 million in the mining sector. How People Arrived...
Zimbabwean Government Issues 20 Coal Mining Licenses
The Zimbabwean government has licensed 20 mining companies to prospect for coal as the country moves to guarantee energy self-sustenance, the official Herald daily reported Friday, quoting Mines Minister Obert Mpofu.
Karonga Natural Resources Justice Committee Seeks Information to Monitor Mining Activities in Malawi
The Karonga Natural Resources Justice Committee (KANRJC) on Tuesday petitioned the government of Malawi for access to information that would allow them effectively monitor mining activities to ensure compliance labor standards and respect of people’s...
Zimbabwe Government Suspends Plans to Cancel Blanket Mine’s Operating License
The Zimbabwe government has suspended plans to cancel the operating license of a Canadian-owned mining firm which has been accused of defying a directive to transfer majority control to black Zimbabweans.
Chile Approves Controversial Massive Coal Mining Project
A Chilean high-level government commission has given final approval to the first of five mines, Mina Invierno, at Isla Riesco in the extreme south of Chile.
South Korea Seeking Rare Earth Concessions in South Africa
Seeking to secure reliable supplies of rare earths for the country’s growing industrial demand, South Korea is negotiating to open concessions in South African mines.
Energy Resources of Australia Uranium Reserves Cut 46 Percent
Since the 11 March Fukushima catastrophe, nuclear energy companies worldwide have been pummeled by the new market realities, as more and more countries turn away from nuclear power.
