African Mining Network

AMN was established to develop and build relationships across Africa’s mining community, and give the world a preview of what is happening in mining in Africa.

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Sudan making progress with mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

It is encouraging to see a number of African nations taking steps to develop their mining sectors in recognition that the industry is a major contributor to GDP. Read more about 'Sudan making progress with mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Zambia must consult on mining changes – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Zambia is mulling changes to mining regulations and taxes which it says will ensure a better deal for the country and its residents but during this process consultation with the... Read more about 'Zambia must consult on mining changes – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

New code will damage mining in DRC – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Despite opposition from major mining companies, Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has signed into law a new mining code that raises royalties and taxes. Read more about 'New code will damage mining in DRC – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Nigeria determined to benefit from mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

There are many opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector with some of the world’s highest-grade mineral deposits found in the country. Read more about 'Nigeria determined to benefit from mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Ghana best performed in Fraser investment survey – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Ghana was the best performing mining jurisdiction in Africa, placing at 22nd out of 91 jurisdictions globally in the annual Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. Read more about 'Ghana best performed in Fraser investment survey – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

New era dawns for mining in Zimbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The mineral resources of Zimbabwe have strong potential to drive the country's economy in the future, with lithium, gold and diamonds seen as leading the way by the new government. Read more about 'New era dawns for mining in Zimbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

2018 shows signs of best prospects for Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

At this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, Standard Bank outlined that African mining has the best prospects of success it has experienced in a decade. Read more about '2018 shows signs of best prospects for Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Indaba buoyed by new sense of hope – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Although South Africa’s ongoing Mining Charter has left a dark cloud over this year’s African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, it appears a new sense of hope is creating some... Read more about 'Indaba buoyed by new sense of hope – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Miners say new DRC mining code will hit investment - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s new mining code almost certain to be implemented, the country’s mining industry has warned that it will stifle investment and reduce state tax receipts... Read more about 'Miners say new DRC mining code will hit investment - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining charter challenge delay the right decision - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

A court decision to postpone the South African Chamber of Mines application to challenge the country's proposed new mining charter is fair. Read more about 'Mining charter challenge delay the right decision - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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