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Gold prices boosting Ethiopia’s mining revenue

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 admin

Strong gold prices are raising mining revenues in Ethiopia and drawing more competition from investors in a market largely dominated by artisans and smaller players. Coronavirus-linked border closures forced miners back into the formal sector’s arms; a welcome boost for the central bank of Ethiopia, which needed hard currency. Ethiopia generated mining revenue of $303m in the past five months, according to the ministry of mines. That total is more than six times the amount recorded – $49m – in the fiscal year 2018/2019. It is more than what was… Read More Here

Gold

Barrick’s Tanzania mines delivering substantial improvements

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 admin

According to the Canadian major, Barrick Gold, its Tanzania gold mines have been successfully revived, with North Mara delivering substantial improvements and underground output starting at Bulyanhulu, In September 2019, Barrick Gold took ownership of the operations of the former Acacia Mining and now operates the mines with the Tanzania government through the Twiga joint venture. “These mines are now very different businesses,” Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow said in a statement. “North Mara’s life-of-mine production profile has been vastly improved and implementation of its comprehensive water management plan is… Read More Here

Equipment & Technology

Hitachi High-Tech launches NEXTA® DSC range of thermal analyzers for advanced material development and quality control

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 admin

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation (Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science), a Hitachi High-Tech Corporation wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, has launched the NEXTA DSC, a new range of differential scanning calorimeters for advanced materials development and product quality control. As the most recent addition to Hitachi High-Tech’s high-specification thermal analysis range, the NEXTA DSC gives laboratories and manufacturers alike a new option for the most detailed and thorough DSC analysis. Cutting-edge RealView® technology visualizes analysis The optional RealView Sample unit obtains visual… Read More Here

Mining technology

Tanzanian Mining Commission invests in 24 Hitachi handheld X-MET8000 analyzers

February 14, 2021February 15, 2021 admin

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science through its exclusive African Distributor United Scientific (Pty) Ltd based in South Africa has supplied 24 handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) X-MET8000 Geo Expert analyzers to the Tanzanian Mining Commission based in Dodoma to help officials ensure correct analysis of minerals for value determination before they are exported. The Tanzanian Mining Commission has put in place new measures for exporting minerals where mineral values need to be controlled and verified before they are exported out of the country. Mining is one of the leading sectors in Tanzania… Read More Here

Copper Mining in DRC

DRC: Kamoa-Kakula in 1st position in the Top 10 of the best copper projects in the world

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 admin

Kamoa-Kakula Surface Construction Team, November 2020. Image by Ivanhoe Mines. For decades, the global demand for copper has steadily increased, having tripled in the past half century, according to the International Copper Study Group. Demand for copper – a key metal in the green energy transition – is expected to continue to increase over the next few years, as emerging economies led by China continue to expand their industrial activity. According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), around 700 million tonnes of copper have been produced worldwide so far, while… Read More Here

Copper Mining in DRC

RANKED: World’s top 10 copper projects

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 admin

For decades, the global demand for copper has been rising steadily, having tripled over the past half-century, according to the International Copper Study Group. Demand for copper – a metal key to the green energy transition – is expected to keep rising over the coming years as emerging economies led by China continue to ramp up industrial activity. According to the (United States Geological Survey) USGS, roughly 700 million tonnes of copper have been produced around the world so far, while identified deposits contain an estimated 2.1 billion tonnes of additional copper that… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

PROCUREMENT OFFICER | MINING CAREER AT ZCCM-IH, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 admin

Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Lusaka | Department | ProcurementReport to: Project ManagerDuration: 6 months Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic, and performance-driven to fill… Read More Here

Mining in DRC

DRC: Willy Kitobo announces continuation of work in Identifying artisanal mining sites, mining cooperatives and mineral storage depots

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 admin

DRC Mining Minister Willy Kitobo and representatives of Cobalt Action Parternship / Global Battery Alliance (CAP / GBA) in association with the BGR held an online meeting on Thursday 11 February to present the results of the mapping to online participants 2020 on artisanal mining for the two provinces of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba. The discussions focused on the roadmap of the activities to be undertaken in order to continue, for 2 to 3 months, the work already started by the inspectors of the regulatory authority and control of the markets… Read More Here

Cobalt Mine Safety Mining in DRC

Roskill: a more sustainable cobalt supply chain will require huge improvements to the safety and security of ASM workers

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 admin

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be the source for approximately 69% of mined cobalt in 2020—i.e., a significant quantity of the world’s supply originates from areas ranking poorly in terms of corruption and working conditions, notes critical materials supply chain intelligence company Roskill. Cobalt producers within the DRC, as well as refiners, have been the subject of numerous allegations relating to illegal mining practises, a lack of supply chain oversight and governmental corruption. With demand for EVs and energy storage set to increase significantly over the next decade,… Read More Here

Mining Careers Mining in Zambia

METALS SALES CLERK | MINING CAREER AT FQM, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 admin

Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Full-time| Location: Solwezi | Categories: construction, automotive, oil and gas Apply now Job Description This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. Commercial tasks Managing and Scanning of copper bundles for Commercial trucks loading at both Smelter and Tank house Daily and monthly Cathode and Anode bundle stocktaking Assisting… Read More Here