mining

Mining vs Safety: At least 30 people die after Angola mine collapse

Posted on March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

A deadly mine collapse in Angola has left at least 30 people dead.

Industry: Coal will continue to be key resource for decades

Posted on March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

In its yearly World Energy Outlook 2018, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that coal will remain the largest single source of electricity generation through to 2040, at 26% of global electricity.

Botswana: Lower mineral revenues expected in 2019

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

Diamond rich Botswana expects mineral revenues in the 2019/20 fiscal year to drop by 4 percent to 13.6 billion pula ($1.26 billion) due to a decline in royalties and dividends, a minerals ministry budget document showed on Thursday.

Sustainability: Miners should restore animal communities during site rehabilitation

Posted on March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

Scientists are calling on mine operators to restore animal communities when they carry out site rehabilitation programs.

Africa Mining: Companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

A report published by Fitch Solutions states that due to the prevalence of off-grid remote mineral deposits in Sub-Saharan Africa and the fact that traditional grid-power tends to be unreliable in those mines, mining companies operating in the region should invest in renewable energy.

Mining vs Safety: Zimbabwe to review safety laws after fatal incident

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

Zimbabwe’s government will review mining legislation to improve safety standards in the industry, after 24 miners died when two gold shafts collapsed, the Herald reported, citing Mines Minister Winston Chitando.

Mining vs Safety: Calls for more security at SA mines following Gloria coal mine incident

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Mozambique Resources Post

South Africa Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe on Friday said the priority remains to restore ventilation at the Gloria mine, in Mpumalanga, and to reduce flammable gases underground so that the search and recovery process can continue with the necessary speed.

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