Southern Africa
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Nominations now open
Nominations for the Mining Elites in Africa 2021 publication, produced by Mining Review Africa are now open. Submit your nominations for the leaders and projects truly making a difference in the African mining sector.
Gold
Barrick listed again in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The DJSI is the longest-running sustainability benchmark worldwide and has become the key reference point in sustainability investment.
Webinars
Webinar 3 Dec: Supporting women in mining initiatives in DRC
Join DRC Mining Week for a webinar that will explore how government and financial institutions can help support women that are playing an active role in the DRC's mining sector.
Investment
African corporates with ESG credentials well placed to attract global capital
Africa-based ESG-dedicated funds are expected to hold 2.5% to 3% of total equities under management on the JSE.
Battery metals
ERG’s Metalkol RTR commits to responsible minerals assurance process
“It is vital that cobalt is sourced responsibly and sustainably, and we have committed to this." - Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of ERG
Webinars
Webinar 15 Dec: Selecting a replacement for SDH grid communications
This webinar will focus on how a standards-based IP/MPLS technology solution is addressing these needs. Field experience from successfully transitioning critical applications that include SCADA and voice to IP/MPLS will be shared.
Webinars
Webinar 30 November: A-Z guide to doing business in the DRC
In this webinar, there will be discussions around how mining companies, project developers and international suppliers can penetrate the DRC mining market.
Base Metals
Quality and customer centricity drive GCA’s success
The Knelson Concentrator has been regarded as the benchmark when it comes to centrifugal concentrators for more than 40 years,
Battery metals
The changing attitude towards artisanal cobalt miners
The attitude towards cobalt mined by artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) has come a long way in just a few short years. Once under the spotlight by end users as a questionable, high-risk source of cobalt, but more recently under the spotlight as an increasingly safe, stable and traceable source of cobalt.
News
Vehicle manufacturer looks to assist artisanal cobalt miners
Volkswagen has joined the “Cobalt for Development” initiative and is thus supporting efforts to minimize these risks.
Gold
Curbing illegal mining in the Great Lakes Region amid COVID-19
An all-inclusive approach is what is needed to curb illegal sourcing and trafficking of mineral resources in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
