Australian mining firm Blackthorn Resources plans to begin a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Kitumba copper project in Mumbwa, Zambia
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DR Congo officially opens Kibali gold mine
DR Congo, one of the worlds biggest gold producers, formally opened one of the continents largest gold mines in the far northeast of the country
SMC to step up diamond hunt in Angola
Sociedade Mineira de Catoca (SMC) has declared its intention to invest in the discovery of new diamond reserves in Angola as it aims to increase its production
Leviev Group to mine phosphate off Namibian coast
Israeli investment company Leviev Group (LGC) has plans to begin mining phosphate off Namibias coast by 2018
JCB India to export new excavator engine to Africa
Heavy equipment company JCB India Limited has introduced the JS360’s new Dieselmax 672 engine, which will be exported to Africa and Middle East