Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has co-founded an alliance to improve the circularity of used paper bags in the construction industry. The Spain-based alliance, called Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain comprises of 12 European companies from the full value chain including Mondi. In Spain, construction wasteContinue Reading
Metso has been awarded repeat orders for a mining customer’s sites in Africa for the supply of liners for SAG and ball mills. Metso’s scope of supply includes Metallic Liners for the SAG mills, and Metallic and Megaliner ™ composite linings for the Ball mills. Additional services are offered includingContinue Reading
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is announcing the Spanish launch of its ground-breaking SolmixBag in collaboration with Cemex, by bringing it to the building industry on the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. Cemex, a global buildings materials company, and Mondi established a valuable partnershipContinue Reading
Construction of a bridge over the Cavally River has officially commenced following the site handover by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the contractor, SCEGC, and supervising consultant, AIM Consult. The bridge is considered a vital piece of infrastructure that will connect Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, supportingContinue Reading
Atlantic Lithium (ASX: A11) is set to begin construction of Ghana’s first lithium mine after obtaining the operating permit for its flagship Ewoyaa project. This license represents the final regulatory approval needed for the company to move forward with building the mine and processing plant, marking a significant milestone towardContinue Reading
Zijin Mining Group of China has struck a $1 billion deal to acquire Newmont Corporation’s gold project in Ghana, a transaction that underscores China’s growing influence in the global mining sector. The acquisition involves Newmont’s Ahafo North project, a major asset located in the Ashanti region, part of Ghana’s richContinue Reading
Zambia has entered into a cooperation agreement worth US$50 million with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the construction of the Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola Road Project in Western Province. Additionally, the two parties have signed a capacity-building agreement amounting to US$500,000, aimed at training and developing publicContinue Reading
ExxonMobil has selected McDermott, an American engineering company, to lead a consortium for the next phase of a natural gas megaproject in Mozambique. This significant project, set to be completed next year, involves preparing the detailed engineering design for gas production from the Rovuma basin—one of the largest natural gasContinue Reading
Ambatovy, Madagascar’s nickel and cobalt mining operation, has halted a pipeline transporting ore from its eastern mine to a processing and refining facility due to damage, as reported by its major shareholder, Sumitomo Corp. While Ambatovy assesses the operational impact and recovery timeline, traders suggest that a prolonged shutdown exceedingContinue Reading
In a year-end address, Elias Monage, president of Seifsa, highlighted the need for ongoing stabilization of electricity supply to attract investment for growth. He emphasized the importance of addressing fundamental issues in water, freight logistics, crime, and visa administration, stating, “These are the elementary elements of a viable economy.” MonageContinue Reading
