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Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
African Mining Week 2025 to spotlight the impact of Gabon's mining code
CAPE TOWN, South Africa,/ -- Gabon strives to expand the mining industry's GDP contribution to over 30% by the mid-2030s, using policies such as the Mining Code to attract investment and fuel development. By offering competitive incentives such as tax holidays ranging from three to eight years and a modest 3-5% royalty on base metals, the Mining Code offers improved terms for investors, thereby providing positive implications for the country's mineral sector. African Mining Week - Africa's premier gathering for African mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town – will provide an overview of Gabon's Mining Code. A dedicated panel discussion, titled Navigating Gabon's Mining Code: A Guide for Investors, will explore how the country is using the Mining Code to catalyze mining development and attract capital. Already the world's third-largest producer of manganese ( Gabon is leveraging the code to strengthen the sector though international partnerships and new investments. French mining major Eramet, operator of the high-grade Moanda Minesin Gabon, signed a manganese supply agreement with Australia's Firebird Metals ( to support electric vehicle (EV) battery production in China. Similarly, India's state-run MOIL ( is in talks to develop manganese assets in Gabon, highlighting the country's growing role in the global manganese, EV and battery storage market. Beyond manganese, Gabon is diversifying its mineral production base. Canadian company Millennial Potash Corp ( is advancing the Banio Potash Project, where high-grade potash intersections were confirmed in May 2025. Once operational, the project will be Gabon's first commercial potash facility, supplying a global market driven by demand for fertilizers and pharmaceutical applications. Iron ore is another growth frontier where the country is using the Mining Code to secure investment. In partnership with Australia's Genmin and China's Sinohydro ( the country is progressing the Baniaka Iron Ore Project, which targets five million tons of annual output initially, ramping up to 10 million tons in the future. Australia's Fortescue is also expanding its Belinga iron ore project while South Africa's Menar ( signed agreements to invest in the sector, illustrating growing investor confidence fostered by Gabon's Mining Code. Amid this growth, African Mining Week will connect investors, government officials and private sector leaders to advance projects. With a focus on legal clarity, resource potential and project-ready opportunities, the event will foster high-level dialogue and promote Gabon as a rising hub for responsible, high-return mining investment in Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power. About African Mining Week: African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 to Spotlight the Impact of Gabon's Mining Code
Gabon strives to expand the mining industry's GDP contribution to over 30% by the mid-2030s, using policies such as the Mining Code to attract investment and fuel development. By offering competitive incentives such as tax holidays ranging from three to eight years and a modest 3-5% royalty on base metals, the Mining Code offers improved terms for investors, thereby providing positive implications for the country's mineral sector. African Mining Week - Africa's premier gathering for African mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town – will provide an overview of Gabon's Mining Code. A dedicated panel discussion, titled Navigating Gabon's Mining Code: A Guide for Investors, will explore how the country is using the Mining Code to catalyze mining development and attract capital. Already the world's third-largest producer of manganese ( Gabon is leveraging the code to strengthen the sector though international partnerships and new investments. French mining major Eramet, operator of the high-grade Moanda Minesin Gabon, signed a manganese supply agreement with Australia's Firebird Metals ( to support electric vehicle (EV) battery production in China. Similarly, India's state-run MOIL ( is in talks to develop manganese assets in Gabon, highlighting the country's growing role in the global manganese, EV and battery storage market. Beyond manganese, Gabon is diversifying its mineral production base. Canadian company Millennial Potash Corp ( is advancing the Banio Potash Project, where high-grade potash intersections were confirmed in May 2025. Once operational, the project will be Gabon's first commercial potash facility, supplying a global market driven by demand for fertilizers and pharmaceutical applications. Iron ore is another growth frontier where the country is using the Mining Code to secure investment. In partnership with Australia's Genmin and China's Sinohydro ( the country is progressing the Baniaka Iron Ore Project, which targets five million tons of annual output initially, ramping up to 10 million tons in the future. Australia's Fortescue is also expanding its Belinga iron ore project while South Africa's Menar ( signed agreements to invest in the sector, illustrating growing investor confidence fostered by Gabon's Mining Code. Amid this growth, African Mining Week will connect investors, government officials and private sector leaders to advance projects. With a focus on legal clarity, resource potential and project-ready opportunities, the event will foster high-level dialogue and promote Gabon as a rising hub for responsible, high-return mining investment in Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power. About African Mining Week: African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Firebird Metals partners with Sedgman for calcining kiln technology
Australia-based manganese developer Firebird Metals has partnered with Sedgman, a CIMIC Group company, to support the technical marketing of its innovative calcining kiln both in Australia and globally, excluding China. This collaboration aims to commercialise the technology worldwide, in response to the increasing demand for energy-efficient mineral processing solutions. Firebird's calcining kiln, currently patent-pending, offers higher energy efficiency than existing alternatives, claims the company. The kiln has demonstrated the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 70% during trials of the pilot scale kiln. The technology operates at just 80-100kWh per tonne of feed, compared to over 300kWh for conventional kilns. This translates to cost savings of about $30 per tonne of product, which is roughly 5% of total production costs. The scalability of the calcining kiln technology extends its application beyond manganese mineral processing to other industries, including iron ore beneficiation and lithium sulphate production. Firebird said that the company has already received international inquiries about the technology, and with Sedgman's support, it is well-positioned to meet the growing market demand for energy-efficient processing solutions. Firebird managing director Peter Allen said: 'Partnering with Sedgman is a key step forward for Firebird as we look to commercialise our ground-breaking calcining kiln in the international markets, and support the ongoing and exciting work of our innovative research and development technical team in China. 'Sedgman is an industry leader that has been pioneering the use of new process technologies to improve the performance of processing plants for over four decades. Sedgman brings a proven track record of commercialising novel equipment and solutions to advance efficiency within our industry. 'Firebird's calcining kiln presents not only an opportunity to improve the cost efficiency of our processes as we become an effective producer of manganese-based cathode materials, but also an opportunity to bring that same efficient and emerging technology to the global mineral processing industry" Earlier this month, Firebird signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with French miner Eramet for the supply of manganese ore to its China-based plant. "Firebird Metals partners with Sedgman for calcining kiln technology" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
