Berkeley Mineral Resources, the metals processing company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yunnan Xiangyun Feilong Non-ferrous Metal, a refiner of zinc, lead and associated metals in the People's Republic of China. The MoU covers a period of six months, during which exclusivity is reciprocally granted to BMR and Feilong, in preparation for a joint venture (JV) agreement to be concluded within that time-frame to commercially exploit the mineral resources at BMR's Kabwe mine in Zambia. This envisages that Feilong could make a major contribution to the development of appropriate mineralogical and metallurgical technology to exploit the zinc and lead resources at Berkeley's site in Kabwe.
Underground construction group Shaft Sinkers said operations have resumed at its three Impala 17 shafts in Rustenburg, North West Province, South Africa, following completion of an investigation into the accident announced on June 11th, which led to the death of an employee of 20-years.
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