Southern Africa
Mining Elites in Africa 2021
Mining Review Africa is proud to present to you the latest edition of its annual publication – Mining Elites in Africa 2021 – which recognises the leaders and projects truly making a difference in the African mining sector.
Coal
Kangra coal mine recommences operations
Kangra is also planning to develop the Kusipongo resource, which is located to the west of the existing mining operations.
Gold
How can government increase mining’s GDP contribution in 2021?
“The goal to lift mining’s contribution to the GDP to 10%, from 8% at present, is realistic, but requires actions from the government."
Coal
Zululand Anthracite Colliery restart brings joy to colleagues
“We are all hoping for a much better year where market prices improve significantly, paving the way for a strong restart at ZAC."
Gold
Mantashe gives us a glimpse from his crystal ball
South Africa’s budgeted exploration spending hit a two decade low in 2020, and is less than 1% of global exploration spending.
Coal
What trends will drive growth in South Africa’s mining sector?
South Africa has not attracted investment to allow for new mines to be opened or for substantial exploration campaigns to be carried out.
Coal
Free community Wi-Fi reaches 100 million mark
By providing free Wi-Fi, the company enable students to increase their knowledge through research and access to e-Learning platforms.
Gold
What are the challenges relating to prospecting and mining licensing?
The government has confirmed thousands of mining rights; prospecting rights; permits; license renewals and ownership transfers are backlogged.
Platinum Group Metals
Megatrends will drive South African mining sector growth
South Africa can successfully exploit its vast mineral resources if it is able to take advantage of current mining megatrends.
Investment
Promises and predications for South Africa ahead of PDAC 2021
"I invite the investors to partner with us as we work to place South Africa's mining and energy sectors on an upward trend."
Base Metals
Cross border deals total $7.7 billion in Q4,2020
The combined value of the top five cross border deals stood at $6.11 billion, against the value of $7.7 billion recorded for the quarter.
