Fortescue Metals awards $165mn contract to Sodexo JV
Sodexo, a leading provider of integrated facilities management services, is set to expand its operations…
The human cost of mining in the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most contested spaces for mining in the world,…
Conuma Coal electrifies fleet
Conuma is buying five Komatsu 830-E mine electric mine haul trucks. Image from Komatsu. Conuma…
AfDB approves $210m in financing for Nigeria Transmission Expansion Project
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $210m financing package for the Nigeria Transmission…
West Africa mining crisis group being formed
The Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group is forming a crisis and security working group at…
What happens to the community when a mine closes?
BY: JANINE ESPIN When mines scale down or close down, the impact on the surrounding community…
Mining sector sees growth in second quarter
The mining sector grew by 4.9% and contributed 0.4 of a percentage point to gross…
7 figures that reflect the state of mining in SA
Although still considered a "sunrise industry" by the Minerals Council of South Africa - formerly…
Walkabout apply for mining licence in Tanzania
Australian miner, Walkabout Resources has submitted a mining licence application for the Lindi Jumbo Project…