Mining

Latest Mining sector features from across Africa.

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Puckree Group : Leaving the Right Legacy

Puckree Group is imparting responsible practice onto its coal sites in South Africa, the company looking ahead to a promising pipeline of projects.

BEAKE Africa Group : The Mining Moderniser

How a strong commitment to R&D has enabled BEAKE Africa Group to offer cutting edge engineering services and solutions to mining clients across the region.

Teranga Gold Corporation 2019 : Golden Opportunity 

Well on its way to becoming a mid-tier, multi-jurisdictional gold producer in West Africa, Teranga Gold is entering an exciting new chapter directed by an ambitious strategy and pipeline of assets that has the potential for tremendous organic growth.

Caspian Tanzania : Mining Made Simple

Offering a range of life-of-mine services, Caspian Tanzania has consolidated its reputation as a dependable, high-quality contractor.

Elmacast Engineering : Casting Light on South Africa

Owed to quality-driven values and an innovative ethos, Elmacast Engineering is helping to forge a bright future for South Africa’s casting industry.

Tayanna Mozambique : Building a Brighter Future 

Tayanna Mozambique, one of the country’s leading civil contracting and mining companies, is championing industry collaboration, upholding community development and capitalising on opportunity. Matt Davis, Operations Director, explains how.

Teranga Gold begins production at Wahgnion mine in Burkina Faso ahead of schedule

West Africa's newest mine expected to produce 30,000-40,000 ounces in 2019 and contribute to total consolidated production of 300,000-350,000 ounces in 2020

METC Engineering : Redefining Effective EPCM

METC Engineering was established in 2017 to offer a fresh approach to engineering, procurement and construction management work.

Mabiza Resources : A Nous for Nickel

Owed to continual investment, Mabiza Resources Ltd is edging ever closer to capitalising on the prize that is the Munali Nickel Mine.

Morocco’s first ever global mining conference and expo in the Drâa-Tafilalet region

International Drâa-Tafilalet Mining Conference (DTMC) https://www.dtmconference.com, the largest and only international mining conference and exhibition to be held in Drâa-Tafilalet region in East Morocco, will be launched in Erfoud from September 23-24, 2019 by Spire Events, a leading global events company specializing in mining and energy conferences and expos. This is the first time a major international mining expo has been held in the region to promote the mining potential of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.Held under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development as well as the Drâa-Tafilalet Regional Council, Morocco, this inaugural DTMC event aims to be the region’s most prominent mining event to attract Moroccan, regional and global mining stakeholders, investors, banks, equipment and service providers to invest in the East Moroccan region.What to expect at International DTMC 2019DTMC has separate two days conference, with free-to-attend exhibition, hosting the region’s leading mining and technology providers and post conference site-tours.More than 700 attendees, 30 exhibitors and 20 speakers are expected to converge in Erfoud for this flagship showcase. Key government ministers and officials from both the central and state governments are also expected to be at the event to share on the latest government mining policies.Mining Industry in Morocco and Drâa-Tafilalet regionMorocco is rich in mineral resources, with the mining sector accounting for around 10 percent of the country’s GDP. Besides the abundance of phosphate which accounts for 70 percent of global reserves, Morocco also has gold, silver, copper, zinc and cobalt deposits.Within the Drâa-Tafilalet region, the main resource is the…