Swedish Geological AB

Support to Uganda DGSM, Labs section, in refurbishment, training project

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:28:43 +0000

A project for the Ugandan Dept. of Mines and Geological Survey (Labs and Seismology Sections), under the SMMRP, has been started. SGAB is supporting DGSM in the refurbishment of their assay and petrological labs, and extension of the seismological network. The project involves assistance in lab design, AAS and XRF training, support to construction of seismological stations and support in international training programs.

Successful completion of the Small-Scale Mining Curriculum project in Papua New Guinea

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:01:34 +0000

The Technical Assistance for the Small-Scale Mining Curriculum Development and Training Project in Papua New Guinea has been successfully completed, in December 2010. The key achievement was building, equipping and developing curricula for a small-scale mining school located in Wau (together with Projekt-Consult GmbH).

Successful completion of the Environmental and Social project in Uganda

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:21:53 +0000

The project Establishment of an Environmental and Social Management Framework for the Mining Sector was successfully completed in November 2010. The project was an in-depth investigation of environmental and social issues in the mining sector, and included a countrywide stakeholder consultation.

Mozambique and Zimbabwe, mining in the Save and Buzi catchments

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:08:32 +0000

SGAB initiates work on a study of the mining activities occurring in the bi-national (Mozambique and Zimbabwe) river catchments of Save and Buzi. The work will contribute to a “Joint Integrated Water Resources Management Strategy” for the two rivers. The overall project is being implemented by a Sweco/COWI led consortium, on behalf of SADC.

Swedish guidelines, Consultation & Disclosure

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:58:24 +0000

SGAB has been contracted by Georange (www.georange.se) to lead the development of Guidelines for Consultation & Disclosure in mining-related projects in Sweden. The Guidelines were presented at the Euro Mine Expo 2010, and the final version will be launched towards the end of 2010.

Papua New Guinea, small-scale mining

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:47:24 +0000

SGAB participates in an EDF-funded project aimed at providing technical assistance to the small-scale mining sector of Papua New Guinea. The project is led by Projekt-Consult GMBH of Germany.

Uganda, cadastre and registry system

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:46:11 +0000

An SGAB-led association is contracted to assist the Uganda Department of Geological Survey and Mines in the design of a new mining cadastre and registry system. The project is funded by the NDF.

Uganda, airborne geophysical data

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:44:02 +0000

SGAB in consortium with the Geological Survey of Sweden initiates work on an NDF-funded project to assist the Uganda Department of Geological Survey and Mines in the processing and interpretation of airborne geophysical data.

Mineral Services Group

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:35:03 +0000

Swedish Geological AB is established as a Mineral Services Group (MSG) business as a result of an agreement for strategic and long term cooperation between the former owner Hifab and MSG.

Uganda, environmental and social management for the mining sector

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:31:15 +0000

An SGAB led association initiates work on a World Bank financed contract which will assist the Ugandan Department of Geological Survey and Mines in establishing environmental and social management frameworks for the Mining Sector.