2021 – Mining Elites in Africa
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.
Base Metals
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Khoemacau Copper Mining
The Khoemacau project represents a shot in the arm for Botswana’s mining sector, which has suffered some setbacks recently.
Gold
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Thor Explorations – Segilola
It’s Nigeria’s first commercial-scale gold mine, and once operational it will be the highest grade (4.2 g/t) open pit mine in West Africa.
Health and safety
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Royal Bafokeng Platinum
The hospital is one of a number of initiatives RBPlat has launched in response to the pandemic although by far the biggest in monetary terms.
Gold
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Tietto Minerals – Abujar
To stand out in the junior gold exploration scene takes something special – which is what Tietto has delivered with its Abujar project.
Gold
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Osino Resources – Twin Hills
While Twin Hills is still at an early stage with no resource yet in place, Osino believes the project has open pit and scale potential.
Base Metals
BME: digital age demands high-tech teamwork
Mines are improving their collection, storage and analysis of blast-related data, to feed a continuous improvement loop.
Environment
Innovative financial provisioning a game changer for mining rehabilitation
Government has yet to finalise its regulatory requirements relating to the rehabilitation of land disturbed by mining.
Gold
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: DRDGold
“We are determined more than ever to improve the quality of life of those living near our facilities by containing environmental impacts."
Diamonds & Gemstones
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: De Beers – Venetia
“As a business, our first and most important value is to Put Safety First. We value the health and safety of our people above all else."
Base Metals
Mining Elites in Africa 2021: Kumba Iron Ore
R3 billion has been invested in relocating the residents of Dingleton to a new purpose-built town, Siyathemba.
