Will Africa’s future continue to be bright? Insights from top executives Published by Jonathan Berman on 18 September 2013 Investors view Africa’s large youthful population as a driver of growth and opportunity.
China pledges $43m grant to South Sudan mining industry Published by Andrew Green on 11 September 2013 China invests in South Sudan’s as yet unexploited mineral deposits.
Eight years on: Post-war optimism in Liberia Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2013 “Despite Liberia’s improvements, business people should not lose sight of the fact that the country is still in a recovery phase.”
Diversifying trade could help Africa industrialise, says UN Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2013 Diversifying exports and increasing intra-Africa trade could help with the continent’s industrialisation.
Australian miner set to begin production, as Kenya’s extractive industries start to attract attention Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 February 2013 Australia-based mining company Base Resources is this December set to begin exporting titanium deposits from its Kwale mine.
Why infrastructure investment is a way for mining companies to mitigate political risk in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2013 Mining companies should invest in infrastructure development to win the support of the local population and to mitigate political risk.
Africa set to become the IFC’s top investment destination, although risks remain Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2013 “We see the impact of Africa rising in our investments,” says the IFC’s Bernard Sheahan.
Resource nationalism a worrying trend, says economist and author Dambisa Moyo Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2013 Unease over resource nationalism was a recurring theme at this year’s African Mining Indaba.
Foreign investors cautiously optimistic about Africa, says risk expert Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Alkan Shenyuz, managing director at Veventis, about risk and foreign investment into the continent.
African mining – opportunities and challenges Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 December 2012 Africa, which produces more than 60 metal and mineral products, has a huge potential with respect to mineral reserves exploration and production.
Kenya is moving towards a mineral rush, unless the investors are chased away Published by Andrew Bell on 15 October 2012 An almost insatiable hunger exists globally for commodities and especially mineral resources.
Will South Africa’s struggles overshadow its potential? Published by Mark Mobius on 12 October 2012 South Africa has faced some struggles recently, but I think they can be overcome, and a brighter future could be ahead there for its people.
Gold producer optimistic on Kenya’s prospects Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 October 2012 Andrew Bell, chief executive and chairman of Red Rock Resources, talks about the gold production prospects in Kenya.
Mining: Kenya’s next frontier for economic growth? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 August 2012 Kenya’s first large-scale mine is on track to spur development of the mining sector