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African Potash provides drilling programme update2014-07-30 (Potash-Republic of Congo)African Potash Limited has released an update regarding the drilling activities being conducted at its Lac Di.. -
Delrand Resources closes private placement2014-07-30 (JSE-TSX-Diamonds-Democratic Republic of Congo)Delrand Resources Limited has closed its non-brokered arm’s length private placement of 500 000 units at a pr..
Merafe Resources expects an increase in earnings2014-07-30 (JSE-Ferrochrome-South Africa)Merafe Resources Limited has released a trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2014.&..
LATEST NEWS
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Exxaro Resources set to acquire Total Coal South Africa2014-07-30 (JSE-Coal-South Africa)Exxaro Resources Limited has entered a binding sale and purchase agreement with Total S.A to acquire 100% of .. -
African Barrick Gold reports an increase in gold productionAfrican Barrick Gold Plc has released its financial and production results for the six months ended 30 June 2.. -
Randgold Resources releases update from Tongon mine2014-07-30 (LSE-Gold-Côte d'Ivoire)
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Kibo Mining commences with Definitive Mining Feasibility StudyKibo Mining Plc has announced the commencement of a Definitive Mining Feasibility Study which is being conduc..
Kefi Minerals releases Q2 operational update2014-07-30 (JSE-Gold-Ethiopia)Kefi Minerals Plc has released its operational update for the second quarter ended 30 June 2014.&..North River Resources appoints Non-Executive Director2014-07-29 (AIM-Lead-Namibia)AFRICA IN DEPTH
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Sibanye Gold ships first uranium production2014-05-29 (JSE-Gold-South Africa)Sibanye gold Limited has advised shareholders that it has produced and shipped its first batch of uranium fro..
Mining CEOs' Confidence in African Economic Conditions DropsThe confidence of African Mining CEOs in Africa’s economic conditions decreased by 19.28% during Q2 2013, acc..
South African mining industry at risk over wage negotiations2013-07-03Mining, South Africa’s largest export industry is at risk following an announcement by the Association of Min..SECTIONS
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Capital Raising
Central Rand Gold publishes results of Open Offer2014-01-16 (Gold-South Africa)Central Rand Gold Limited has reported that 7 396 783, or 38.53%, of the shares available through the company’s recent Open Offer have..
Beacon Hill Resources issues shares following exercise of conversion rights2014-01-15Beacon Hill Resources Plc has received a notice of exercise to convert £320 000 of Darwin Strategic Limited’s convertible loan note in..
Sula Iron & Gold issues shares2014-01-13Sula Iron & Gold Plc has issued 1 650 000 new ordinary shares at 1 pence each.<..
Peak Resources extends closing date of entitlement issue2014-01-06 (Rare earths-Tanzania)Peak Resources Limited has extended the closing date for its current non-renounceable entitlement issue.
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Results and Reports
North River Resources appoints Non-Executive Director2014-07-29 (AIM-Lead-Namibia)
Sentula Mining Limited - Results Summary September 2013 Keaton Energy Holdings Limited - Results Summary Bauba Platinum Equity Research Report 31 January 2013 -
Private Companies
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Comings and Goings
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Listings
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COUNTRY IN FOCUS
Click on the African Mining Interactive Map for an in depth look at countries within the African Mining Industry
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Senegal20% of export earnings come from the mining sector
Minerals include: Gold, phosphates and mineral sands
GDP: $14.29 billion (2011)
Land Area: 196 700km²
Population: 12.77 million
AM Series: 11 mining companies operating in Senegal
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MaliGold is the largest mineral export
Minerals include: Gold, uranium and bauxite
GDP: $10.59billion (2011)
Land Area: 1 240 000km²
Population: 15.84 million
AM Series: 34 mining companies operating in Mali
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Burkina Faso4th largest gold producer in Africa
Minerals include: Gold, manganese and zinc
GDP: $10.19 billion (2011)
Land Area: 274 000km²
Population: 16.97 million
AM Series: 38 mining companies operating in Burkina Faso
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Cote d'IvoireCrude Oil reserves of 100 million barrels
Minerals include: Gold, oil and copper
GDP: $24.07 billion (2011)
Land Area: 322 500km²
Population: 20.15 million
AM Series: 14 mining companies operating in Cote d'Ivoire
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Ghana2nd largest gold producer in Africa
Minerals include: Gold, manganese and bauxite
GDP: $39.20 billion (2011)
Land Area: 238 500km²
Population: 24.97 million
AM Series: 35 mining companies operating in Ghana
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NigeriaLargest oil producer in Africa
Minerals include: Gold, oil and iron
GDP: $235.92 billion (2011)
Land Area: 923 800km²
Population: 162.47 million
AM Series: 6 mining companies operating in Nigeria
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Eritrea550kg of artisanal gold production per year
Minerals include: Copper, zinc and lead
GDP: $4.04 billion (2011)
Land Area: 101 000km²
Population: 6.08 million
AM Series: 5 mining companies operating in Eritrea
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CameroonPetroleum makes up 50% of exports
Minerals include: Gold, iron and oil
GDP: $25.46 billion (2011)
Land Area: 475 400km²
Population: 20.03 million
AM Series: 12 mining companies operating in Cameroon
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Republic Of CongoOil makes up 50% of exports
Minerals include: Gold, iron and oil
GDP: $18.07billion (2011)
Land Area: 341 500km²
Population: 4.37 million
AM Series: 9 mining companies operating in the Republic of Congo
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Democratic Republic of CongoThe mining sector makes up 90% of exports
Minerals include: Copper, cobalt and diamonds
GDP: $25.29billion (2011)
Land Area: 2 267 048km²
Population: 73.59 million
AM Series: 28 mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Tanzania3rd largest gold producer in Africa
Minerals include: Gemstones, nickel and diamonds
GDP: $67.9 billion (2011)
Land Area: 855 800km²
Population: 46.91 million
AM Series: 48 mining companies operating in Tanzania
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ZambiaSecond largest cobalt producer in the world
Minerals include: Copper, lead and zinc
GDP: $21.88billion (2011)
Land Area: 743 398 km²
Population: 13.82 million
AM Series: 24 mining companies operating in Zambia
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ZimbabweGold is the largest mineral export
Minerals include: Gold, chromite and coal
GDP: $6.47billion (2011)
Land Area: 390 757km²
Population: 12.62 million
AM Series: 16 mining companies operating in Zimbabwe
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BotswanaWorld's leading diamond producer
Minerals include: Copper, nickel and cobalt
GDP: $29.85billion (2011)
Land Area: 566 730 km²
Population: 2.10 million
AM Series: 29 mining companies operating in Botswana
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NamibiaLargest uranium producer in Africa
Minerals include: Diamonds, uranium and gold
GDP: $15.93billion (2011)
Land Area: 823 290km²
Population: 2.17 million
AM Series: 41 mining companies operating in Namibia
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South AfricaLargest gold producer in Africa
Minerals include: Gold, platinum and diamonds
GDP: $408.24 billion (2011)
Land Area: 1 221 000km²
Population: 51.77 million
AM Series: 115 mining companies operating in South Africa
NEWS BY EXCHANGE
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South Africa
Delrand Resources closes private placement2014-07-30 (JSE-TSX-Diamonds-Democratic Republic of Congo)
Merafe Resources expects an increase in earnings2014-07-30 (JSE-Ferrochrome-South Africa)
Exxaro Resources set to acquire Total Coal South Africa2014-07-30 (JSE-Coal-South Africa)
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United Kingdom
African Potash provides drilling programme update2014-07-30 (Potash-Republic of Congo)
Randgold Resources releases update from Tongon mine2014-07-30 (LSE-Gold-Côte d'Ivoire)
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Australia
