West African nation Togo has received a US$15mn World Bank IDA credit amount to strengthen its mining sector
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South African university launches virtual reality centre for mines
Scientists at the University of Pretoria have launched the Kumba Virtual Reality Centre (VRC) to analyse mining accidents in the region and step up safety measures for workers
Ghana’s Obuasi gold mine to be redeveloped
International mining company Randgold Resources Limited and South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti Limited have decided to form a joint venture to redevelop and operate AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi gold mine in Ghana
Zambia Revenue Authority likely to begin site inspections
Mining companies in Zambia have requested the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to consider conducting regular visits to mining sites in a bid to improve tax collection
New drill zones identified in gold mine at Côte d’Ivoire
Canadian company Endeavour Mining Corporation has found new zones to drill in the Agbaou Gold Mine located in Côte d’Ivoire