The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sent a clear message at the 2024 Mining Indaba: it’s open for business, and the world’s miners should take notice. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde took to the stage during the event, painting a picture of a nation brimming with untapped potential – a …
Read More »SRK promote Amstrong, O’Brien
SRK Consulting has appointed partner and principal geologist (geotechnical) Robert Armstrong as a director in its South African Consulting Practice. Armstrong has been with the company since 2001, when he joined as a student geologist. He has been involved in geotechnical projects throughout Africa, as well as in countries includingArgentina, …
Read More »Mining 2024: Navigating Turbulence With Purpose and Tech, Says Deloitte Report
The mining and metals sector stands at a crossroads, navigating a complex storm of global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-present pressure to meet ESG demands. But amidst the turbulence, a new report from Deloitte, “Tracking the trends 2024,” offers a beacon of hope. Highlighting ten key trends shaping …
Read More »South Africa’s Nuclear Power Ambitions – Pioneering Reactor Exports
In a groundbreaking discussion at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Stratek Global’s Chairman Kelvin Kemm, asserted that South Africa is poised to become a nuclear reactor exporting nation. Highlighting the country’s status as the first to develop a commercial Small Modular Reactor (SMR), Kemm unveiled the HTMR-100, positioning South …
Read More »Innovator Grace Akinyi Awarded USD$25,000 Research Grant as Winner of 2024 Mining Competition
The conclusion of the Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield 2024 at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town has revealed Grace Akinyi, Founder of Women in Mining Kenya, as the deserving winner. The competition, organised by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and Investing in African Mining Indaba, provided a platform for …
Read More »Mining Indaba 2024 Kicks Off: Embracing Disruption for a Bold New Future
Day one of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the continent’s premier mining event, set the tone for a week of transformative discussions and bold pronouncements under the theme “Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining.” The opening ceremony and subsequent disruptive discussions painted …
Read More »Tanzania Aims to Become Africa’s Leading Mining Destination with Focus on Value Addition and Sustainability
The Tanzanian Ministry of Minerals unveiled a bold initiative today at the 2024 Mining Indaba, positioning the country as Africa’s premier mining destination of choice. This strategic move, championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, recognizes Tanzania’s immense mineral wealth, spanning critical minerals, rare earth elements, precious metals, energy, and industrial …
Read More »SA’s economy remains dependent on mining
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said mining has a crucial role to play in building the country’s economy. Ramaphosa urged the Mining Indaba 2024 to prioritise deliberations on how to breathe new life into mining, to strengthen mining value chains, and to enhance beneficiation. “For nearly 150 years, mining has …
Read More »Africa’s greatest gold mine attain top greenest spot
Kibali, the largest gold mine in Africa, is now also one of the greenest mines on the African continent, Barrick President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Bristow announced recently. Much of the electricity that drives Kibali is already supplied by its three hydropower stations. Once the mine’s new 16 megawatt …
Read More »Shared value, ESG integration can elevate Africa
As new business trends emerge, the 2024 Africa Shared Value and ESG Summit is set to transform the African business landscape. Organisers said the summit is a partnership between the Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit and the ESG Africa Conference. Scheduled for 24 to 25 October in Nairobi, Kenya, the …
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