The failure of India’s Hindalco, Dubai Aluminium Company (Dubal) and Hydromine Inc to secure mining permit has delayed the launch of the groups Cameroon Alumina Ltd (CAL) joint venture
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Tanzania to intensify action against illegal scrap metal dealing
Tanzanias government has announced plans to step up it supervision of the scrap metal business in order to prevent illegal scrap metal dealing, which is resulting in the vandalism of infrastructure in various parts of the country
South African copper producer seeks chillars to increase mine life
South African copper producing firm Palabora Mining Company has offered a contract to Johnson Controls to supply chillers for cooling underground mining operations
SWA to strengthen national sanitation planning initiatives
Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) has planned to strengthen national plans and planning processes across Africa through the development of the National Planning for Results Initiative (NPRI)
3M to set up African subsidiaries
3M MEA (Middle East and Africa), a leader in research and development, has announced its strategic expansion plans across the African continent