Africa
Positive News in Sierra Gold’s Field Report
Sierra Gold is engaged in the exploration and development of gold and diamond properties in West Africa. The Birimian greenstone belt of West Africa has had a long history of gold mining and prospecting. The region has been one of the fastest gold producing areas worldwide. Mining operations: •SGCP
Nigeria: Nworie River Dredging Continues
Dredging of the N7.8 billion Nworie River project in Owerri, has resumed after many months of inactivity at the site. Work resumed at the… (234next) [mappress] Source: 234next, July 26, 2010;
Angola: CHEC Signed Contract for Multimillion Dredging Project
CHEC reports that it has signed a contract with Sonangol recently on the dredging project of a refinery factory in Angola Oil Company. The value of the contract is USD 60.89 million with a duration period of 17 months. It is estimated that the quantities of the dredging project will reach up to 920,
Contract for Construction of Sao Tome and Principe Deep Water Port Signed
The French consortium that signed a concession contract with the Sao Tome and Principe government to build a deep water port is expected to secure funding “within a few weeks,” a source from the French embassy said in Sao Tome on Thursday. Jack Cuzzi, the French business attache in Sao Tome and Prin
Contract for Camps Drift Canal Dredging Canceled (South Africa)
Although the multimillionrand contract for the dredging of the Camps Drift canal has been cancelled, it will take some time until a new … [mappress] Source: The Witness, July 16, 2010;
Sierra Gold Corporation Announces Operations Results Through June 30, 2010
Sierra Gold Corp., today announced that during the first 6 months of 2010 the Company produced 197 oz of gold and 137 pieces (52 carats) of… [mappress] Source: finance, July 16, 2010
Angola: Cabinda Port Will Get $20 Million Worth Quay
The laying of the foundation stone for the building of a new quay for Cabinda Province port, worth 20 US million dollars, is an important… [mappress] Source: portalangop, July 15, 2010;
Angola: Big Investments in Luanda Port Development
USD 350 million is being invested in the Port of Luanda, one of Africa’s most congested, in an effort to restructure the harbour and its facilities. This was disclosed at a meeting between port and government officials and a visiting US delegation to Luanda, which included US Assistant Trade Represe
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Port Receives New Equipment to Improve Efficiency
The Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS) has received new equipment expected to greatly enhance the company’s cargo… [mappress] Source: thecitizen, July 13, 2010;
Mozambique: Port of Beira Dredging Begins at End of July
The first phase of dredging work on the access channel for the port of Beira is due to begin at the end of the month, the chief executive… [mappress] Source: macauhub, July 9, 2010;
Mozambique: Plans for New Deepwater Port in Techobanine Region Unveiled
The Mozambican government has decided to launch the project for construction of a deep water port in the Techobanine region, in Matutuíne… [mappress] Source: macauhub, July 8, 2010;
Nigeria: Government Temporarily Bans Port Harcourt Dredging
The Rivers State government has banned dredging within Port Harcourt metropolis, comprising Port Harcourt City Council, Obi/Akpo and part… [mappress] Source: 234next, July 7, 2010;