Could these giant $40m blimps help miners bypass Africa’s infrastructure woes? Published by Kate Douglas on 15 February 2016 We look at a new craft that is believed to be eight-times cheaper than using a heavy-lift helicopter to move cargo.
Will fast-growing India be able to replace China’s demand for African commodities? Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2016 Expert Dr Anil Gupta shares his insight.
2016 Mining Indaba: Delegation numbers down, deal interest up Published by Kate Douglas on 5 February 2016 According to the Indaba’s MD, this year’s event is recording increased investor interest in mining deals and, surprisingly, even greenfield projects.
Distress and divestments to dominate mining deals in 2016 Published by Staff Writer on 4 February 2016 Financial distress among mining and metals companies will shape merger and acquisition activity in the sector in 2016.
Competing for FDI: How do Africa’s economies compare with other emerging markets? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2016 What effect will global headwinds have on Africa’s foreign investment inflows, and how do its leading economies compare to other emerging markets?
East Africa’s turn? What the end of commodities supercycle means for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2015 The decline in commodity prices and waning Chinese consumption is likely to shift commercial focus from West Africa’s oil-rich economies to East Africa.
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
Why the fossil fuel subsidies pump should be switched off Published by Max Bankole Jarrett on 19 August 2015 The swift end of fuel subsidies and redirection of the funds currently wasted on them will help to avert climate catastrophe and charge up the low carbon economy.
Patrice Motsepe: Beneficiation must make commercial sense Published by Kate Douglas on 15 June 2015 “I think part of the secret, in relation to beneficiation, is you have got to make it attractive, profitable, for the private sector.”
Miners preparing for a switch to longer-term value creation Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2015 Current market conditions are putting mining companies in a quandary, says Lee Downham, EY Global Mining & Metals Transactions leader.
Randgold CEO on mining and community development Published by Kate Douglas on 27 February 2015 The mining industry could do a better job at community development in Africa, says Mark Bristow.
Tony Blair’s principles for partnerships between African governments and investors Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2015 Tony Blair’s five principles that govern mutually-beneficial relationships between African governments and foreign investors.
‘Crops’ or ‘carats’? Interaction between gold mining and cocoa production in Ghana Published by Stephen Yeboah on 7 January 2015 A ‘think piece’ by the Africa Progress Panel’s research fellow, Stephen Yeboah.