Friday's mining news: Sable nears Nimba resource estimate

Sable Mining Africa announced good progress at its Nimba iron ore project in Guinea, while Xstrata unveiled plans to increase production.

Sable nears maiden Nimba resource estimate

Sable Mining Africa (SBLM) on Friday said it expected a maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee resource from its Nimba iron ore project in Guinea in the first quarter of 2013.

Sable intends to follow this with completion of a pre-feasibility study, environmental impact assessment submission and mining licence application.

The mine remains the focus for the company, which it believes has near-term direct shipping ore potential.

Sable remains well financed, with $23.4 million (

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Friday's mining news: Afferro settles tax dispute

Afferro Mining settled a Liberian tax dispute, while Jubilee Platinum announced a tailings-processing agreement in South Africa.

Afferro settles Liberian tax dispute with $10 million payment

Afferro Mining (AFF) has announced the signature of a compromise and settlement agreement with the Liberian government in relation to outstanding tax claims made by the government. The claim relates to the sale of Afferro's 38.5% minority interest in Severstal Liberia Iron Ore to Lybica, an affiliate of Severstal.

The parties have agreed that a single payment of $9.8 million (

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SC directs demolition of Goa iron ore mining leases: Attorney

Reuters

For a ban on mining in September was Goa India's second-largest iron ore producer and top exporter. The more than 50 million tonnes per year produced and exported almost everything.

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