How Africa’s top mining event is adapting to desperate times Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2016 The Mining Indaba’s MD shares how the event is adapting to better reflect the state of the industry.
Time for African countries to rethink mining policies Published by Jade Davenport on 14 July 2016 Across the continent, a wave of mining policy adjustments is impacting Africa’s investment attractiveness.
Tanzania: Unexploited business opportunities in second-tier cities Published by Staff Writer on 22 June 2016 ‘Tanzania is a huge country, yet many businesses focus primarily on the cities of Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza.’
Foreign investors losing confidence in South Africa Published by Robert Jeffrey and Johannes Jordaan on 16 May 2016 Africa’s most sophisticated economy faces global headwinds, but problematic governance compounds its challenges.
WAMPEX 2016 conference focuses on opportunities and sustainability Published by Press Office on 6 May 2016 The exhibition brings together the key figures from the mining and power sectors, as well as senior government ministers from 25 countries, in one of the world’s biggest markets.
New chamber backs WAMPEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 16 March 2016 The newly-formed West African Chamber of Mines (WACOM) and the Ghana Chamber of Mines have announced their support of WAMPEX, West Africa’s biggest mining and power industries expo.
Meet the Boss: Tiguidanke Camara, founder, Tigui Mining Group (Guinea) Published by Kate Douglas on 4 March 2016 ‘I am not ready to die out in this business. I’m here to stay.’
Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
King of Royal Bafokeng on making mining communities more resilient in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2016 Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi questions South Africa’s mining policy and suggests steps that can be taken to reduce unintended consequences of it.
Lean and tech savvy: How miners can change the game and emerge stronger Published by Kate Douglas on 16 February 2016 From wearable technology to going lean, Deloitte suggests innovative strategies miners can pursue to adapt and emerge stronger.
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.
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.
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.