Bringing mine water management standards in line with global best practice is becoming a priority for mines in Sierra Leone, as the country rebuilds itself and looks to attract mining investment to boost economic opportunities

Russian investors will fund a US$1.6bn mining project which will see the construction of a platinum mine, a smelter and refinery in Zimbabwe

South African mining group Exxaro Resources Limited has signed an agreement to acquire coal mining assets belonging to French oil company Total for US$472mn

Murray & Roberts Cementation has been awarded a US$245mn contract by diamond mining major De Beers for the transformation of the Venetia mine in Limpopo, South Africa

Minerals exploration company Aurora Minerals has announced it will acquire a 17.2 per cent stake in gold exploration company Predictive Discovery