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Cities to Face Sharply Rising Costs for Garbage Treatment

New report points to 70% global increase in urban solid waste     WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 – A new, far-reaching report on the state of municipal solid waste around the world predicts a sharp rise in the amount of garbage … Continue reading

Cameroon reiterates need for China help develop Mbalam iron ore project – platts.com

Cameroon Prime Minister M Philemon Yan Tuesday reiterated his … The project also depends on Hanlong securing credit from the China Development Bank before the end of August. An official from Sundance was unable to comment on whether Hanlong will … Continue reading

Hanlong clears hurdle no 1 for Sundance Resources Mbalam iron ore project – SteelGuru

The bank has said it was waiting for Congo and Cameroon to seal mining agreements, now in hand, and waiting for approval from Australia, now also expected to come through. To go ahead with the Sundance bid, Hanlong also needs … Continue reading

China’s Hanlong clears Cameroon hurdle to $1.3 bln iron ore bid – YAHOO!

The bank has said it was waiting for Congo and Cameroon to seal mining agreements, now in hand, and waiting for approval from Australia, now also expected to come through. “We now look forward to finalising the remaining elements of … Continue reading

World Bank Group Unveils New Focus on ‘Green, Clean, Resilient’ Development

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 – The World Bank Group today released its ambitious, new Environment Strategy for 2012-2022 aimed at supporting countries to pursue sustainable development pathways that are green, inclusive, efficient, and affordable. The new Strategy responds to calls from … Continue reading

Hanlong’s Sundance takeover clears key hurdle. – Sydney Morning Herald

The Cameroon government has secured 15 per cent of the Mbalam … and credit approval from the China Development Bank by August 31. Sundance chairman George Jones said the agreement of the key terms was a “significant milestone” for the … Continue reading

Hanlong Nears Sundance Buy After Clearing Key Hurdle – CNBC

The bank has said it was waiting for Congo and Cameroon to seal mining agreements, now in hand, and waiting for approval from Australia, now also expected to come through. “We now look forward to finalizing the remaining elements of … Continue reading

China’s Hanlong clears Cameroon hurdle to $1.3 bln iron ore bid – Reuters

The bank has said it was waiting for Congo and Cameroon to seal mining agreements, now in hand, and waiting for approval from Australia, now also expected to come through. “We now look forward to finalising the remaining elements of … Continue reading

Sundance Resources Limited : Key Terms of Mbalam Convention Agreed – 4-traders (press release)

In the letter, Mr Yang affirmed the wish of the Government of Cameroon to involve China in the execution of … Hanlong to secure the Credit Approved Term Sheet from the China Development Bank by August 31, 2012. Sundance Chairman … Continue reading

Nigeria not on list of beneficiaries of African Guarantee Fund for SMEs – Businessday Online

On the list are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Mozambique, Zambia and Mali. The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) will provide guarantees for loans taken by SMEs in commercial banks, effectively providing the much needed breakthrough for the …