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Ghana reclaims its position as Africa's top gold producer 1 Gold International 

Ghana reclaims its position as Africa’s top gold producer

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Ghana, the jewel of West Africa, has once again ascended to the pinnacle of Africa’s gold industry, reclaiming its coveted position as the continent’s top gold producer. After a temporary setback in 2021 due to a sharp decline in output, the nation has staged an extraordinary comeback, surpassing South Africa with its remarkable surge in gold production. According to Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, the gold production landscape in Ghana has undergone a significant transformation. The output of large-scale mining companies has witnessed a… Read More Here
Zambia Cancels Zambezi Power Station Contract Over Cost and Procurement Issues 2 Mining in Zambia Contracts & tenders Electricity 

Zambia Cancels Zambezi Power Station Contract Over Cost and Procurement Issues

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Zambia has disclosed that it will cancel a building contract given to General Electric Co. and Power Building Corp. of China because the project to construct a 2,400-megawatt power station on the Zambezi River is excessively expensive. In remarks aired last week on the state-run Zambia National Broadcasting Corp., and reported by the American news agency, Bloomberg, Zambia’s energy minister, Peter Kapala, noted that proper procurement procedures weren’t followed when the purchase was made. The dam’s development is overseen by the state-run Zambezi River Authority, which predicted last year that the project… Read More Here
South Sudan & South Africa to Collaborate in Mining Sector 3 International Events & Expos 

South Sudan & South Africa to Collaborate in Mining Sector

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South Africa’s state-owned mining company – African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) – announced that it is actively seeking partnerships with South Sudanese mining companies during the “Africa Energy and Mining Business Forum” at South Sudan Oil and Power 2023 on last week. “Our approach is public-private partnerships – that is the level of cooperation we are looking to pursue,” said Moroasereme Ntsoane, General Manager of Corporate Strategy & Planning for AEMFC. “Any entity outside of that collaboration can also approach AEMFC, or any company in the mining space… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Looks to South Sudan Ahead of Domestic Discoveries 4 International Oil & Gas 

Zimbabwe Looks to South Sudan Ahead of Domestic Discoveries

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Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. Magna Mudyiwa, stated at the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) conference in Juba last week that Zimbabwe is looking to South Sudan for support ahead of sizable oil and gas finds expected in the southern African country.  An in-country exploration campaign is currently underway in Zimbabwe and has revealed encouraging results. According to Hon. Minister Mudyiwa, the country is “inching closer to making a discovery, which will open a new chapter for Zimbabwe, as we will join other producing countries in the… Read More Here
South Africa's DMRE Set to Sign MoU with South Sudan for Mining Sector Collaboration 5 International 

South Africa’s DMRE Set to Sign MoU with South Sudan for Mining Sector Collaboration

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South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has stated that the country is ready to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Sudan for cooperation in the mining sector.  Speaking during a DMRE-sponsored investor lunch at the sixth edition of the South Sudan Oil & Power summit last week, the department’s Deputy Director General of Mining, Mineral and Energy Policy Development, Ntokozo Ngcwabe, stated: “We want to pursue a partnership, even if it is through supplying technologies, mapping or surveys, both for mining and petroleum. We are keen to… Read More Here
Angola Ramps Up Electrification for Six Million Consumers 6 Electricity International 

Angola Ramps Up Electrification for Six Million Consumers

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The government of Angola, through the Ministry of Energy and Water, has vowed to provide electricity to some six million people in the country’s southern and eastern regions in the next five years. The plan – which is part of a wider government strategy to provide half of the country’s total population with energy access by 2025 – includes the use of the 520 MW Capanda Dam which is located in Malanje province to power consumers in Huambo and Huila provinces in the central and southern parts of the country.… Read More Here
Kibali Gold Mines Sets the Standard for Law-Abiding Subcontracting 7 Mining in DRC 

Kibali Gold Mines Sets the Standard for Law-Abiding Subcontracting

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The issue of subcontracting was at the heart of a special session during the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of DRC Mining Week, on Wednesday June 14, 2023, in Lubumbashi. Keynote speaker for this session, Louis Watum, President of the Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Companies of Congo, cited Kibali Gold Mines among the best students who apply subcontracting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Indeed, this mining company has been able to create wealth by promoting the emergence of a real middle class in the… Read More Here
Copperbelt Energy Corporation to Expand Investments in the DRC 8 Mining in Zambia Energy Events & Expos Mining in DRC 

Copperbelt Energy Corporation to Expand Investments in the DRC

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The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) has announced plans to expand its investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to explore additional energy-related business prospects. This strategic move aligns with CEC’s development plan, according to a statement issued by Verona Nkolola, the Head of Corporate Communications at CEC. CEC Managing Director Owen Silavwe emphasized the importance of the DRC market for the power company, During the DRC Mining Week, Expo, and Conference, which was held under the theme ‘Recognizing DRC’s Mining Triumphs and Victories’ in Lubumbashi, Silavwe highlighted that… Read More Here
Job Redundancy Talks Begin at Kansanshi Mining PLC and FQM 9 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Job Redundancy Talks Begin at Kansanshi Mining PLC and FQM

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Management at Kansanshi Mining PLC and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) have initiated discussions with mine unions concerning the imminent job redundancies among unionized workers following the merger of the two companies. Both Kansanshi Mining PLC and First Quantum Minerals have formally notified the mine unions of their intention to reduce the workforce as part of the merger and restructuring process aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Saul Simujika, President of the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers Union (NUMAW), disclosed that the mine is currently evaluating the number of employees… Read More Here
Iron ore miner Vedanta IOK & Volvo CE India sign zero-emission equipment MoU 10 International Mining Equipment 

Iron ore miner Vedanta IOK & Volvo CE India sign zero-emission equipment MoU

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Vedanta Iron Ore Karnataka (IOK) and Volvo CE India recently signed a landmark MoU to deploy sustainable power solutions such as zero-emission electric off-road machines, at Vedanta IOK’s mines in Chitradurga on a trial basis. With the pilot project commencing at Vedanta IOK, the company has deployed Volvo’s recently launched EC55 all-electric excavator and its subsidiary SDLG’s L956H electric wheel loader for its iron ore mining operations. “At Vedanta, we are committed to the cause of sustainability as we continue to be a frontrunner in adopting sustainable mining technologies. Our… Read More Here

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