Metso Outotec has launched its next-generation Courier 6G SL on-stream analyser for direct measurement of gold, platinum and other valuable metal concentrations from ore feed, concentrate and tailings streams
Construction
SSA construction sector to slide into recession as COVID-19 impacts economic activity

South Africas construction sector is forecast to contract by 14.3% in 2020. (Image credit: Global Data)
The construction output growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2020 has been cut down to -4.9% from previous forecast of 0.7%, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company
Giyani Metals commences 2020 field drill programme in Botswana

The field programme include infill drilling programme to upgrade existing resources. (Image source: shibang/Pixabay)
Giyani Metals Corp has commenced its 2020 feasibility study field programme for K.Hill manganese project in Botswana
Positive medium to long-term outlook for South Africa’s construction sector

The residential construction industry in value terms increased at a CAGR of 2.3% during 2015-2019. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
The construction industry in South Africa is expected to record a CAGR of 13.2% to reach ZAR US$17.75bn by 2024, according to ResearchAndMarkets
Prime Cement commissions cement factory in Rwanda
Prime Cement has inaugurated an US$40mn factory in Musanze, in the northern province in Rwanda, to boost commercial production of cement and bridge the cement supply gap