The DR Congo government and two Chinese companies are expected to begin production of copper from the Central African nation by end 2015
Mining
EnI Electrical secures Maseve mine contract

EnI Electrical will provide mill motors and electrical panels to Maseve platinum mine. (Image source: Zest WEG Group)
Zest WEG Group subsidiary EnI Electrical has secured a contract to service the Maseve platinum mine
Tata Motors Uganda launches new truck for mining operations

The Tata Primas newest truck is well suited for mining operations in East Africa. (Image source: Tata Prima)
Tata Motors Uganda has launched the Prima LX 2528 heavy commercial vehicle, which will ease transport in sectors such as mining and oil and gas
Japan’s Yanmar to acquire 70 per cent stake in Himoinsa
Japanese diesel engine producer Yanmar has signed a consolidated operation agreement with Spanish genset manufacturer Himoinsa and will acquire a 70 per cent stake in the latter
Kefi Minerals to mine for gold and silver in Ethiopia's Oromia Regional State

Kefi Minerals has conducted a feasibility study, which has revealed that there are 28 tonnes of gold. (Image source: Pixabay)
The Ethiopian government has entered a gold development agreement with UK-based gold mining company Kefi Minerals