Africa
Benin Plans to Build New Ports
Benin Republic has said that it would build five inland ports to move goods to Nigeria, Togo and other landlocked countries such as Niger… By Bayo Akomolafe (compassnewspaper) [mappress] Source: compassnewspaper, December 6, 2010;
Liberia Plans Waterways Cleanup Project
The Liberian Bureau of Maritime Commissioner, Beyan Kesselly, has told reporters that his country will initiate a campaign to clean … (bairdmaritime) [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, December 6, 2010;
Alan Trees, Dredge Designer and Manufacturer, Joins Sunergy Advisory Board
Sunergy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Alan Trees, Owner of Gold Dredge Builders Warehouse of Riggins, Idaho has joined the Sunergy Advisory Board. Mr. Trees has over 35 years’ experience in successfully building gold recovery equipment and dredges that operate effectively in the harshest environ
Ghana: Officials Plan Dams Rehabilitation and Dredging Projects
Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, Minister of Food and Agriculture(MOFA), on Thursday said 30 dams and dugouts located in various areas in the three northern… (ghananewsagency) [mappress] Source: ghananewsagency, November 26, 2010;
CHEC Was Awarded the First Project in South Africa
CHEC office in South Africa received a letter of acceptance from TRANSNET and was awarded Ngqura Port dredging project , on Nov. 23. The value of the contract is ZAR 135,583,690.68 (approximately equivalent to USD 19.2 million). The project has been the first project which CHEC has successfully bid
Jan De Nul and Classdiving to Dredge Sierra Leone Harbour
In order to enhance trust and attract more businessmen, vessels and investors in Sierra Leone, Classdiving, a marine consulting and survey… (news) [mappress] Source: news, November 25, 2010;
Namibia: Dredging Project on Walvis Bay to Enhance Port Capacity
Millions of dollars worth of investment by NamPort will enable the Port of Walvis Bay to host larger container vessels. With the start of… By Francios Olivier (sun) [mappress] Source: sun, November 25, 2010;
Nigeria: Lagos State Government Warns Illegal Dredgers
The Lagos State Government of Nigeria has vowed to prosecute illegal dredgers caught in the act, adding that the state would not take … (pmnewsnigeria) [mappress] Source: pmnewsnigeria, November 23, 2010;
Sierra Gold Corporation Announces Mining and Test Results From July 1 Through October 31, 2010
Sierra Gold Corp. undertook an experimental approach to the Sierra Leone rainy season and we are pleased to announce that through these testing and small scale dredging operations the company recovered 32 troy ounces of gold and 72 diamonds. John Semachko Jr., President of Sierra gold Corp. commente
Titanium Resources Group: Directorate Change
Titanium Resources Group announces that Mr. Raju Jaddoo will step down as a Non-Executive Director from the Board of TRG on 1 December 2010 to devote more time to his other business interests. Commenting on the resignation, Wayne Malouf, Executive Chairman of TRG, said: “The Board would like to than
Sunergy Plans Dredging Operations in Sierra Leone and Ghana
Sunergy Inc. reports that Management has determined to commence dredging operations on both its concessions in Sierra Leone and Ghana that… (marketwatch) [mappress] Source: marketwatch, November 16, 2010
Nigeria: Continued Dredging Causes Major Concern
Continued dredging in the state’s shorelines have been described as an illegal activity capable of causing major environmental challenge for… (234next) [mappress] Source: 234next, November 12, 2010;