Articles By Region: West Africa
Tonkolili receives permits
The government and parliament of Sierra Leone have backed African Minerals Ltd’s large-scale Tonkolili iron-ore project, respectively granting and ratifying the mining licence and fiscal regime for the mine and infrastructure requiredMineral Deposits changes mind on asset unbundle
Mineral Deposits Ltd (MDL) said a “number of factors” have influenced the decision to spin-off the Sabodala gold mine rather than its Grande Côte mineral sands project.Xstrata buys more iron ore exposure
Xstrata plc has made a A$428 million (US$383 million) cash offer for all the shares in Sphere Minerals Ltd, owner of the Askaf iron-ore project in Mauritania.
Powering the demand for energy
The uranium sector continues to grow steadily as the prospects for nuclear power improve with the rising need for primary supplyVale secures Liberian route for Simandou joint venture
The Vale SA-BSG Resources Ltd Simandou iron-ore joint venture, based in Guinea, has signed an agreement with the government of Liberia to allow transport of output from the proposed development through the country
Xstrata offers cash for Mauritanian iron ore company
Xstrata plc has made a A$428 million (US$383 million) cash offer for all the shares in Sphere Minerals Ltd, owner of the Askaf iron-ore project in Mauritania.Site Search
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