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.

AMN - News

Botswana a beacon of mining development - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Botswana has become a shining example of mining on the African continent. Franz Cronje leads the IRR, a think-tank that promotes political and economic freedom and recently commented on how... Read more about 'Botswana a beacon of mining development - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Africa urged to review investment policies - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

It is imperative that African countries make a concerted effort to review unfavourable investment policies in order to attract more foreign investment. These policies include the practice of double taxation. Read more about 'Africa urged to review investment policies - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining can be saviour of manufacturing - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

For every job mining creates, the multiplier effect shows that two more are created in manufacturing. Read more about 'Mining can be saviour of manufacturing - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Driving investment interest in junior miners - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

If large mining companies thought they were doing it tough, then spare a thought for the junior mining companies which are the lifeblood of the future of the industry. While it... Read more about 'Driving investment interest in junior miners - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Fresh wave of interest in DRC riches - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

A recent report released to the market showed that there has been a fresh wave of ChInese companies investing in Central Africa and especially the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more about 'Fresh wave of interest in DRC riches - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Stronger mining laws wanted for East Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

East African countries are being urged to strengthen mining laws so that resources will benefit all people. Read more about 'Stronger mining laws wanted for East Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

South Africa needs to grab opportunities missed in last boom - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Signs of resurgence in platinum, stronger gold prices and growing coal exports to India should be triggers for South Africa’s mining leadership to grasp the opportunities it missed in the... Read more about 'South Africa needs to grab opportunities missed in last boom - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

New Kenya Mining Act launches country to projected growth - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Mining Review Africa was recently granted an exclusive interview with Kenya’s Mining Cabinet Secretary/Minister of Mines Dan Kazungu. Read more about 'New Kenya Mining Act launches country to projected growth - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Zambia continues to be popular for FDI - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Zambia continues to remain an attractive investment destination. It’s favourable geology, a long mining history, political stability, low exploration risk, good security and favourable economic environment have given it a... Read more about 'Zambia continues to be popular for FDI - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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