8 Dec 2021
Khemisset moves into pre-construction Moroccan focused company Emmerson has awarded the first basic engineering contract in the run-up to development at its Khemisset potash project in Northern Morocco. The company awarded […]
8 Dec 2021
Bulyanhulu in Tanzania is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week Twiga Minerals is batting on a good wicket in Tanzania. The JV between Barrick Gold and the government of Tanzania recently […]
4 Dec 2021
Karowe expands sewage treatment facility Lucara Botswana has invested close to R3-million in the expansion of the company’s Karow ediamond mine’s sewage treatment facility. Lucara Botswana’s Karowe diamond mine is […]
2 Dec 2021
Montero versus Tanzania in expropriation spat Legal proceedings are underway in the dispute between Canadian listed Montero Mining and Exploration and the Government of Tanzania. Montero’s Wigu Hill Rare […]
1 Dec 2021
Why remote mines are going green Going green is no longer a choice for mining companies, it’s a necessity, and besides, it’s the right thing to do, writes Leon Louw […]
1 Dec 2021
SA mines embrace renewable opportunities South African mining companies have taken advantage of government’s new energy regulations and generated 146% more electricity from renewables than the target of 1600MW set […]
30 Nov 2021
Welcome to a new world. Welcome to WhyAfrica Travel restrictions and Omicron will slow us down, but never stop us. Africa will survive and continue trading and doing business, writes […]
29 Nov 2021
Shallow Reefs Gold in SA is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week The Witwatersrand Basin in Johannesburg, South Africa, still offers significant opportunities for new gold mining companies. Shallow Reefs Gold […]
29 Nov 2021
SA law firm’s compliance solution removes complexity in mining South African specialist law firm NSDV has created an outsourced compliance solution that will assist mining companies doing business in Africa. […]
28 Nov 2021
Learning from nature in tailings dam design With the latest tailings dam standards demanding a longer-term view of design, construction and closure outcomes, there is growing interest in design philosophies […]
26 Nov 2021
Water management key to Kenya’s mining sector Kenya’s mining industry, which generated an estimated Ksh22.7- billion in 2020, is expected to grow as more operators are set to begin production […]
25 Nov 2021
Kangra Coal invests in a life of mine beyond 2031 Coal mining company Kangra, a subsidiary of mining investment company Menar, is nearing the completion of the construction of the […]
24 Nov 2021
SA’s Elandsfontein ready to deliver phosphate rock Development at African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein mine in the Western Cape province of South Africa is on track to be commissioned in […]
22 Nov 2021
Mozambique: should we stay or should we go? Mozambique’s mining industry faces severe challenges in the wake of Covid-19. However, the country still produces large volumes of coal, and its […]
17 Nov 2021
Creating self-sustainable community projects during the life of mine Livelihood resilience in mining communities is vital to ensure their sustainability after mine closure; to this end, mines are learning valuable […]
16 Nov 2021
Nupen Staude De Vries is now NSDV South African based Law firm and corporate advisors Nupen Staude De Vries recently rebranded and will from now on be known as NSDV. […]
14 Nov 2021
Bisie in the DRC is WhyAfrica’s Pick Of The Week Early drilling result from Alphamin Resources’ Mpama North and Mpama South look extremely promising. The company also released spectacular quarter […]
12 Nov 2021
North Africa slowly rebounds after severe Covid-19 shock Although Covid-19 had a severe impact on the North African region, countries like Egypt and Morocco have done well to claw back […]
