African mining sector set for strong growth in 2022 With mining companies currently enjoying high prices, exceptional production performance and robust supply chains, Standard Bank’s mining team anticipates that the […]
Marampa bullish on expansion in Sierra Leone Marampa bullish on expansion in Sierra Leone Marampa Mines, a subsidiary of Gerald Group, last week commissioned a 3.25 million dry […]
Harnessing change for future success Johannesburg based Cable Technology has seen exceptional growth over the past two years, despite the extremely challenging business environment in South Africa during the Covid-19 […]
Kal Tire’s African growth in the wake of Covid-19 Despite Covid-19 lockdowns and supply chain constraints, tyre management company Kal Tyre has seen continued growth in the Southern African countries […]
Steady ESG advances in African mining Africa’s mining sector is showcasing a real shift from high-level carbon neutrality intentions to some exciting and practical first steps on the journey to […]
Opportunity for Africa to fill the commodity gap Forecasts suggest that in the near future the global economy will be facing a ‘commodity gap’ as the demand for battery minerals […]
First Quantum backs Zambia with USD1.25-billion investment During his address to delegates at this year’s Investing in Africa Mining Indaba held in Cape Town, South Africa, Tristan Pascall, CEO of […]
Solar can save small-scale miners Although there is a lot of hype around the energy transition and mining companies migrating to renewable energy sources, the reality, especially for smaller mines […]
Sitatunga’s coming of age As part of WhyAfrica’s road trip through the Northern Cape Province of South Africa at the end of February, I paid a visit to Sitatunga Resources’ […]
Southern Africa bets on green energy South Africa, Zambia and Botswana are backing a green energy revolution in Southern Africa to drive growth in a region decimated by Covid-19, […]
Mining Indaba back to live in Cape Town in 2022 With covid-19 restrictions now significantly eased internationally – not least in South Africa – the Mining Indaba’s organisers, Hyve Group, […]
New milestones at Molo in Madagascar Civil and earthworks have been initiated at Canadian based company NextSource Materials’ Molo graphite mine in Madagascar. The construction work is in preparation for […]
Northam in SA is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week Northam in SA is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week South African platinum producer Northam continues to make headlines for all the […]
Namibia’s mining sector: stable and mature Namibia is not perfect, but the country has consistently maintained its position as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s primary investment destinations. By Warren Beech Namibia […]
Africa needs to conquer Mount Probable Geopolitical turmoil in a bi-polar world has placed African leaders in a peculiar position. Many African countries were beneficiaries of Russian support in the […]
WhyAfrica’s magazine printed and packed for African road trip The April issue of WhyAfrica’s magazine is out and now available in print as well! Readers will be able to hold […]
When the bottom-line booms With commodity prices on a high, and talk about an imminent super-cycle, is Africa’s mining industry missing a golden opportunity? By Arjen de Bruin, Managing […]
Mining in Nigeria – a slumbering giant Despite the Nigerian governments’ efforts to revive mining in this vast and diverse country, the mineral sector in Nigeria has not yet reached […]
Gold glitters at Twin Hills While continuous drilling is likely to further increase the mineral resources at TSX listed Osino Resources’ gold project in Namibia, the company is fast-tracking development […]
Zambia: Are we there yet? By Leon Louw, owner and editor of WhyAfrica Zambia’s growth potential has historically been stifled by political interference and maladministration. However, the new government of […]
The future of mining is extreme Extreme weather conditions have a profound impact on mining operations and are projected to increase in the future. By Nicolaas C Steenkamp The frequency […]
Namibia’s mining policies perceived as second best in Africa Namibia ranked as the second most favourable mining jurisdiction in Africa on the Fraser Institute Survey of Mining […]
B2Gold’s Otjikoto holds steady Canadian gold miner B2Gold’s Otjikoto mine in Namibia performed well during the first quarter of 2022, producing 35,061 ounces of gold, 5% (1,803 ounces) above budget, […]
South Africa slips down the mining ranks According to the Fraser Institute’s 2021 Investment Attractiveness Index South Africa, once a top mining jurisdiction in the world, is now one of […]
ESG an imperative for long-term mining in Africa Environmental, social and governance (ESG) imperatives have taken a prominent role in decision-making across the African mining sector, with intensified awareness from […]
Mine with renewables to protect your balance sheet The energy crisis brought about by the instability in Europe and the resultant spike in fossil fuel prices have strengthened the case […]
Africa needs to conquer Mount Probable Geopolitical turmoil in a bi-polar world has placed African leaders in a peculiar position. Many African countries were beneficiaries of Russian support in the […]
Lucapa’s Lulo in Angola is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week ASX listed Lucapa Diamonds has completed the crushing circuit of its standalone kimberlite bulk sampling plant on the prolific Lulo […]
Karowe expected to deliver the goods until at least 2040 While Botswana is on a drive to diversify its economy, diamonds will continue to play a significant role in the […]
Modern exploration opens door for more exploration As the pace of mineral exploration picks up in Africa and elsewhere, geologists can draw on significant advances in technology – not only […]