African Mining Roundup – February 2014

The African Mining Roundup is a synopsis of mining activity on the continent. The February 2014 roundup covers activities for December 2013 and January 2014; it not only covers stories from more than 20 countries but also includes more than 130 separate news items in an easy-to-read, disaggregated format. This month’s report includes details of Premier African Minerals’ Phase 1 exploration programme for the Danakil potash project, in Ethiopia; Kumba Iron Ore’s plans to relocate the Dingleton community to Kathu, as the miner expands its Sishen mine, in the Northern Cape; and mining and commodities trading major GlencoreXstrata’s acquisition of the remaining 14.5% indirect equity interest in Mutanda Mining.