8 Jan 2022
Osino bets big in Namibia TSX listed Osino Resources’ took a another major step in becoming a top exploration and development company in Namibia this week, writes Leon Louw. Namibia’s […]
7 Jan 2022
Prudence needed in SA’s green future The development of renewable energy in South Africa is urgent. However, it would not be prudent to abandon the country’s coal-fired power stations at […]
4 Jan 2022
Oriole intersects good grades at Bibemi AIM listed Oriole Resources has intersected good grades and width at its 90%-owned Bibemi gold project in Cameroon. Phase 2 of Oriole’s drilling programme focussed […]
3 Jan 2022
Barrick brings TSF back within design capacity Late last year Barrick Gold managed to bring the North Mara gold mine’s tailings storage facility (TSF) pond back within its permitted design […]
3 Jan 2022
Hinda in the Republic of the Congo is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week The updated feasibility study of AIM listed Kropz’s Hinda phosphate project in the Republic of the Congo, […]
2 Jan 2022
Zinhle Dube on what makes the world go round For our fourth article in the series about women in the supply chain, WhyAfrica interviewed Zinhle Dube, managing partner and […]
2 Jan 2022
Hope springs eternal Covid-19’s impact on Africa has been severe, as it has been across the globe. However, hope springs eternal, writes Leon Louw, founder and editor of WhyAfrica. […]
31 Dec 2021
Are we heading for collaboration? The relationship between mineral right holders and landowners or occupants throughout several African countries is well-known for being contentious, and in many instances inequitable, writes […]
30 Dec 2021
What’s hot in African mining? WhyAfrica features a mining project in Africa every two weeks in its regular newsletter. In our end of the year magazine, we look back at […]
28 Dec 2021
Namibia’s iron ore secret Namibia is not known as a bulk commodity exporter. However, an interesting iron ore producer close to Windhoek is holding its own in a space where […]
25 Dec 2021
Why mines should invest in solar Renewable energy has become a key enabler of change as the movement towards a greener future gather’s momentum, writes Leon Louw, founder and editor of […]
24 Dec 2021
Is ESG good for Africa? ESG, or, to give it its full designation “Environment, Social and Governance” is trending, globally, including in Africa. But what is ESG, and why does […]
20 Dec 2021
The bigger the better The bigger the scrap tyre stockpiles grow across Africa, the better the chances of building decent recycling facilities, writes Leon Louw, WhyAfrica editor. Canadian-headquartered tyre management […]
19 Dec 2021
Managing logistics during Covid-19 As the starting point of the extraction process, blasting is a critical element ensuring smooth mining operations. This makes the uninterrupted supply of explosives and accessories […]
16 Dec 2021
2022 African hotspots For an optimist, there are many opportunities in Africa. However, a handful of countries stand out more than others, writes WhyAfrica founder and editor Leon Louw. Africa’s […]
15 Dec 2021
How the C-factor impacts mining output There is a direct correlation between our ability to do a job, and our assuredness that we can do that very job, writes Arjen […]
13 Dec 2021
Miners muse over road to decarbonisation In the wake of decisions made at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland in November, mining companies are investing significant resources into reducing their carbon […]
10 Dec 2021
Platreef steps up in out of work South Africa With South Africa’s unemployment rate hovering around 44.4%, one of the most exciting new mining projects in the country is […]
