Coronavirus
Investment
What will Joe Biden’s presidency mean for Africa?
It is hoped the tone between the US and Africa will improve under a President that does not consider Africa a continent of ***hole countries.
Investment
Key themes for Africa in 2021
Africa is facing its first recession in 25 years. Sustained vaccine momentum will be critical for economic recovery in 2021.
Health and safety
Etching our names in history
It’s been a long and tiresome journey to some sort of normality ever since South Africa reported its first COVID-19 case on 5 March.
Health and safety
HIV cannot take a back seat during COVID-19 pandemic
There is currently no evidence that people living with HIV are at a higher risk of being infected with coronavirus.
Health and safety
Have your say about mining in the ‘new normal’
Did you know that Africa received less than one third of the global $3 billion exploration investment in 2019?
Health and safety
How to adapt to ensure safety and sustainability after COVID-19
“Our current scenario modelling estimates that 15% to 25% of South Africa's 2020 output has been lost due to lockdown."
Investment
Finance in the new normal: sustainability is key
Companies who have been able to weather the COVID-19 storm are in a better position to secure bank financing for their operations.
Coal
COVID-19 accelerates energy transition for coal mining
Energy emissions will rise again with economic recovery, but will never again reach 2019 levels." - New Energy Outlook 2020.
Investment
Tough MTBPS clear on depth of South Africa’s economic crisis
The MTBPS is a step in the right direction, but the further structural and institutional reforms are now vital and urgent.
Coal
Collaboration and co-operation for a safe mining industry
COVID-19 has had a wide-reaching impact on all industries across the globe, and the South African mining sector is no exception.
