Archive for the ‘Mining & Minerals’ category
Management a bigger risk than politics in Africa, says gold mining boss
The principal risk in building a company in Africa lies not in the continent’s socio-political conditions.
South African mines might start generating their own power
Mining companies’ concerns over electricity supply in South Africa are fuelling a drive towards self-sufficiency, with some mines on the point of investing in their own power generation facilities.
Mining: Royalties, taxes and indigenisation remain in the spotlight
Policy makers should remain “on their toes”, devising means of promoting investment in mining activity while also ensuring that the benefits trickle to the broader economy.
Has the time arrived to get optimistic about Zim’s diamond resources?
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), the diamond trade’s international watchdog, has given Zimbabwe the green light to resume sales of diamonds from the Marange fields.
African governments seeking greater benefits from mineral wealth
African governments are increasingly seeking a bigger chunk of their mineral resources wealth.
Botswana to become major diamond trading hub
Botswana, the world’s largest producer of diamonds, is transforming into a leading diamond trading and manufacturing hub.
Interview: Why Germany’s Pearl Gold decided to invest in Mali
“The Malian business environment is characterised by increasing market liberalisation, openness to foreign trade and investments, and high GDP growth rates.”
How to get Mozambique’s coal from the mine to market
The major challenge facing coal mining companies in Mozambique is not the capital to finance actual mining activities, but figuring out how to get the minerals to the ports.
Resource nationalism: good or bad?
“The natural instinct of the mining industry is to fight these developments in every way possible.”
Annual rankings: Africa’s best, and worst, countries for mining
Africa as a whole doesn’t seem to be making much progress in creating a more attractive mining investment environment.
Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation
If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
Africa’s mining sector viewed as attractive investment proposition, despite problems
Africa’s mining potential is unfolding as a number of economies are becoming more important in terms of global mineral production.
Getting South Africa’s mining industry back on track
“At a time when resource commodities have been hitting the highs, South African mining companies should at least be smiling on the way to their banks. Not the case.”
Zimbabwe pins hopes on mining sector to revive economy
Zimbabwe’s power-sharing government is trying to revive an economy crippled by low productivity, high unemployment and a lack of foreign investment. One focus of attention is the country’s mining industry.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment
Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
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Angola a rewarding market for patient investors
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Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda
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Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town?
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
at May 24th, 2013
