As exploration and production interest in Côte dIvoire’s gold mining sector increases, the countrys government has said that it expects to see a 60 per cent increase in production, as it targets an annual total output of 25 tonnes by 2015
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Zimbabwean diamond mining firm fires 1,500 workers

The workers had resorted to a strike demanding at least US$650 for the lowest paid worker. (Image source: andremill/Flickr)
More than 1,500 mine workers, who were demanding higher pay and better working conditions, have been fired by Zimbabwean diamond mining firm Anjin Investments
Tanzania government to carry out research on mineral deposit

Geological reports have suggested that Kasulu is rich in iron, copper and nickel. (Image source: FreeDigitalPhotos.net)
The Tanzanian government will conduct research in the Kasulu District to determine whether there are enough nickel, iron and copper deposits to sustain mining activities in the region
BNC's Trojan Mine to reopen within two years
Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC) has said it will increase its production of nickel to 7,000 tonnes after restarting operations at its Trojan Mine in Zimbabwe
Chinese firm set to inject funds in Coal of Africa
A unit of Beijing Haohua Energy Resource Co Ltd has offered to inject US$100mn into Coal of Africa (CoAL)