World Bank
Gold
World Bank approves US$65 million for Guinea’s mining industry
Activities will focus on environmental management and technical assistance for a sustainable development of the mining sector.
Energy
South Africa receives World Bank support
The World Bank grant is to assist in developing a study on sustainable financial mechanisms for demand-side energy efficiency market.
Investment
Recognise Nigeria’s progress says investor roundtable
Nigeria's Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has committed to its roadmap and met milestones to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Investment
COVID-19: An unprecedented threat to development in Africa
The COVID-19 crisis threatens to reverse recent development progress across the region and may weigh on growth for years to come.
Base Metals
Mapping Africa – Mining cadastre key to unlocking mineral wealth
The key to attract mineral exploration into resource-rich African countries is having access to reliable, publicly-available geological data.
Environment
World Bank gains traction with Climate-Smart Mining facility
The World Bank has launched its Climate-Smart Mining Facility – the first-ever fund dedicated to making mining for minerals and metals a more sustainable.
Coal
World Bank to assist developing countries move away from coal
The World Bank, Canada, and the United Kingdom have together announced they will provide financial, technical and advisory support for developing countries that have decided to transition away from coal and accelerate the uptake of cleaner sources of energy.
Top Stories
Xcalibur: unlocking wealth in West Africa
Xcalibur Airborne Geophysics has been awarded a World Bank sponsored magnetic and radiometric mapping project for the government of Burkina Faso.
Magazine Articles
Mining Indaba 2018 – five key takeaways
The Investing in African Mining Indaba 2018 conference has been hailed a phenomenal success. This has set the stage for the event to continue...
Coal
Indian coal sector needs international support on high efficiency coal initiatives
The Indian coal sector requires international support for advanced coal technologies in the country - because coal has been identified as playing a critical...
