CONTENTS
IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
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COUNTRY IN FOCUS
MINE EXCURSION
ORION REMOULDS AN OLD FOOTPRINT:
Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper and zinc project is one of the most exciting
developments in South Africa.
BOTSWANA: A PRIME EXPLORATION
DESTINATION
Botswana needs to expand its scope to remain competitive in the African
mining and exploration segment and it’s doing just that.
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OPERATIONS
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VER STO RY
OPERATIONS
BISIE SHINES BRIGHT A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
While a number of exploration companies in Africa are still looking to get a
foot in the door, the tin processing plant at Bisie mine is close to running at
full tilt. A well-functioning heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
in a mine is non-negotiable when it comes to creating a safe working
environment for mine workers.
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IN THE STOPE
RISK
BUILDING BRIDGES TO LURE INVESTORS
DEALING WITH SNAKEBITES
Snakebites are a serious risk and something the mining team in an open pit
should constantly be aware of.
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African Mining Publication
Sierra Leone is on a major drive to develop the mining industry, In his
keynote address at the 2020 Investing in African Mining Indaba, President
Julius Maada Bio told investors what the country has to offer and why they
should invest.
African Mining
African Mining April 2020
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