Annual rankings: Africa’s best, and worst, countries for mining Published by Claude Harding on 4 March 2011 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 Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 17 February 2011 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 Published by Denis Worrall on 3 February 2011 “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 Published by Scott Bobb on 29 December 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 22 November 2010 Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 November 2010 While the adoption of a multicurrency regime in Zimbabwe has provided some form of respite for local companies, the key restraint relates to the general lack of liquidity.
Tanzania: Mining company infiltrated by crime syndicate Published by Claude Harding on 14 October 2010 African Barrick Gold today said that it has uncovered organised and systematic onsite fuel theft at its Buzwagi mine in Tanzania.
Recovering copper prices to positively impact Zambian economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 October 2010 Zambia’s economy went through a difficult patch when the global crisis hit and the demand for commodities fell with the resultant impact on prices.
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector Published by Batanai Matsika on 10 September 2010 Zimbabwe has been trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of mineral exploration and development and has lost out on major “commodity booms” enjoyed elsewhere mainly as a result of the “lost decade” (1998‐2009).
Opportunity in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 September 2010 Local and foreign mining companies are invited to partake in the exploration of barytes in Nigeria.
BHP Billiton, ArcelorMittal terminate discussions to combine West Africa assets Published by Staff Writer on 8 September 2010 BHP Billiton and ArcelorMittal today jointly announced they have ended discussions to combine the two companies’ iron ore interests in Liberia and Guinea into a single joint venture.
Mali to introduce new mining code Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 Mali’s mines minister, Abou Bakar Traore, has revealed that the country will introduce a new mining code in October to encourage more investment in the minerals industry.