Africa
Sierra Rutile Provides Production Update (Sierra Leone)
Sierra Rutile Limited has announced an update on 2011 and 2012 production guidance and execution of its first 2012 sales contracts. To date, production in H2 2011 has been significantly higher than in H1 2011 (27,149 tonnes in H1 versus approximately 39,000 tonnes forecast for H2) as a result of the
Mozambique: Kenmare Resources Places Multi-Million Rand Order for 32 Pumps
Kenmare Resources has placed a multi-million rand order with Weir Minerals Africa for 32 pumps for the expansion of its Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in northern Mozambique. This is Weir Minerals Africa’s largest ever pump order since it merged with the CH Warman pump group in 2008. The original proce
Nigeria: NIWA Honors 24 Communities for Their Help in River Niger Dredging
Twenty-four river side communities from the dredged LOT 5 of river Niger covering Jamata Bridge near Lokoja in Kogi state to Baro in Niger … By Shehu Abubakar (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, December 19, 2011;
Nigerian Ports Authority Embarks on New Deep Seaports Development
For Nigeria to become a regional maritime hub, the Nigerian Ports Authority is embarking on the development of new deep seaports and … (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, December 19, 2011;
Acta Marine, Almatug Expand Their Partnership in West Africa
Acta Marine B.V. and Almatug Ltd are expanding their partnership in West Africa by strategically relocating the multicat “Coastal Assistant” to this area. The vessel will be marketed and operated under joint management of the partners. The companies have been partnering with each other for many year
Mozambique: Prime Minister Reveals Government’s Economic Plan for Next Year
Prime Minister Aires Ali on 12 December presented to the country’s parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, the government’s economic and social plan for next year, envisaging an economic growth rate of 7.5 per cent. The target for growth in 2011 was 7.2 per cent. By the end of June, the growth rat
Nigeria: Senate Committee on Marine Transport Gives Pass Mark to Concessionaires
The Senate Committee on Marine Transport has said the concessionaires which took over the nation’s seaports have done well in the way and… By John Iwori (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, December 16, 2011;
Nigeria: River Benue Dredging Will Commence Soon, NIWA Managing Director Says
Mr Aminu Yar’Adua, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), says the dredging of the River Benue will commence soon. Yar’Adua disclosed this in Lokoja on Wednesday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Maritime. He told the committee members
Ghana: CILT Calls for Urgent Development of Tema and Takoradi Ports
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has called for the urgent development and expansion of the Takoradi and Tema … (vibeghana) [mappress] Source: vibeghana, December 13, 2011;
Nigeria: Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Requests Documents from Ibile Holdings
The Chairman Ad Hoc Committee on illegal dredging in Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Rotimi Abiru, has ordered Ibile Holdings to produce… (nigerianobservernews) [mappress] Source: nigerianobservernews, December 13, 2011;
SGC Announces Gold Recovery Results (Sierra Leone)
Sierra Gold Corporation has announced October and November 2011 gold recovery results. The company recovered 59 ounces from its support operations bringing its year to date gold recovery to 378 ounces. Additionally, Sierra Gold Corp. has received the dredging permit for its Pampana River operations
Ivory Coast: Antwerp Helps Further Development of San Pedro Port
The port of Antwerp is to collaborate in further developing the port of San Pedro in Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa) over the next few years. San Pedro, the largest cacao port in the world, has 2000 hectares of vacant land that will be put into use in stages in the near future. Port of Antwerp […