The Senegalese Parliament passed a new mining code last month as phosphate production grew by 67 per cent (year-on-year) in the first eight months of 2016, according to a new study
Mining
Nordgold launches third operation in Burkina Faso

Nordgold is currently the second largest gold producer in the country, with total production of approximately 400 000 oz/year. (Image Source: TTstudio/Shutterstock)
Russias Nordgold has begun gold production at the Bouly operation, located 5km from the company’s existing Bissa mine in Burkina Faso
Kodal expands exploration area in Mali
Mineral exploration company Kodal has signed an agreement to explore and acquire the Kolassokoro concession in Mali to boost lithium mineralisation
Volvo Construction Equipment unveils autonomous prototype wheel loader and articulated hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment provided customers and members of press with a sneak peak of its prototype autonomous wheel loader and articulated hauler at the Xploration Forum which took place in Eskilstuna, Sweden between 9-14 September 2016
Panafrican Group leading the way
The Panafrican Group’s Training and Development facilities are internationally certified to meet Canadian Training Standards