Malawi’s minister of mining, John Bande MP, highlighted the importance of the countrys mining sector at the Malawi Trade and Investment Forum 2013, stating that the country continues to unlock its business potential following the discovery of various minerals
Copper production in Uganda peaked in 1970. (Rob Lavinsky/Wikimedia Commons)
At least five international companies bidding for Kilembe Copper Mines in western Uganda have been approved by the cabinet subcommittee on privatisation, the Divestiture Reform and Implementation Committee, who has recommended each applicant to proceed to the final stage of the divestiture process
SGS methods of protecting equipment from corrosion by means of rope access will save Engen money on costs traditionally generated by expensive scaffolding. (Image source: SGS)
South African fuel firm Engen Refinery has awarded a contract to machinery verification service provider SGS for providing rope access maintenance and inspection services for preservation of storage tanks and piping insulation
Mozambique and Australia have signed a partnership agreement for mining sector development in the southeast African country
The project will aim at extracting and manufacturing sodium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride annually. (Image source: AlishaV/Flickr)
Saudi Arabian industrial investor Al-Rajhi Group has outlined plans to implement a US$100mn project for extracting mineral salts in Egypt
