World Bank has reportedly committed US$200mn to the five-year fund, and has been meeting with mining companies and governments from sub-Saharan Africa. (Image source: Bruno San/Flickr)
The World Bank would launch a US$1bn fund in July 2014 to map mineral resources of Africa, using satellites and airborne surveys, according to a report
Drilling programs in Tanlouka focus on improving oxide and transitional components of Mankarga-5 resource. (Image source: Vendin/Flickr)
West African Resources Limited has announced that it has acquired Burkina Faso’s gold explorer Channel Resource Limited
The US$480mn Boikarabelo project operated by Resource Generation has been scheduled to commence production in 2015. (Image source: Stella Blu/Flickr)
Hong Kong-based trader Noble Group has agreed to lend South African miner Resource Generation US$65mn to develop its Boikarabelo coal project in the country’s Waterberg area
According to UNDP, the mining sector in Africa provides huge opportunities for sustainable development and poverty reduction in the continent, if properly managed. (Image source: Jerome Bon/Flickr)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with some institutions, has launched the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), to aid with the sustainable development of the region’s extractive industry
Zimplats produces 180,000 ounces of platinum per year from its mines in Zimbabwe. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)
Platinum mining company Zimplats has announced plans to close its Rukodzi mine in Zimbabwe and invest US$470mn in opening a new mine, to increase its capacity utilisation
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)
The Lintec CSD2500B ensures uninterrupted operations, and its modular construction delivers cost efficiencies and easy installation. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
• Genie has sought to improve quality and total cost of ownership. (Image source: Genie)
The flexibility of the solution enables it to accommodate various courses in the hydraulic and pneumatic training environment. (Image source: Bosch Rexroth)
Sacks made of plastic tape fabric for packaging dry bulk goods such as cement provide a lightweight, resistant and sustainable alternative to paper and film sacks. (Image source: Starlinger)
According to CFAO, the launch of the L200 marks a new standard for pickups in the region. (Image source: CFAO)
