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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CAR’s diamond restart an earnings opportunity – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The Central African Republic (CAR) has stepped up efforts to reformalise its diamond mining sector and reduce the prominence of its alluvial mining channels. Read more about 'CAR’s diamond restart an earnings opportunity – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Social governance should be part of our make-up – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Corporate values on the importance of adopting social governance principles should become a part of our DNA, delegates at a recent African mining conference were told. Read more about 'Social governance should be part of our make-up – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Quake anniversary a reminder to plan for emergencies – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Fifty years on from South Africa’s most destructive earthquake, good disaster planning continues to be relevant for the continent’s resources industry. Some times, some days, some events stick in our minds. Read more about 'Quake anniversary a reminder to plan for emergencies – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Strong fundamentals are a sign to invest – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The African continent is a place of “unlimited potential” with strong fundamentals for Australian investors, delegates at the Paydirt 2019 Africa Downunder mining conference in Western Australia heard last week. Read more about 'Strong fundamentals are a sign to invest – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Downunder delegates to encourage collaboration – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Africa’s quest for international investment support moves to Australia this week. Mines ministers and corporate leaders are converging in Western Australia for the annual Africa Downunder conference in Perth. Read more about 'Downunder delegates to encourage collaboration – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Regional neighbours should work together – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The southern African nation of Zimbabwe is a potential source of support for the landlocked country of Zambia as it seeks to fuel-up its mining industry. Read more about 'Regional neighbours should work together – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Get-go trend continues in Zimbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Government determination to encourage mining is an important forerunner to success on the continent. Zimbabwe is one country where regulators value the nation’s mining sectors, seeing them as a vital... Read more about 'Get-go trend continues in Zimbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

DRC stalls cost industry and the country – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Ongoing delays and uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are proving costly to the mining industry and to a nation intent on a prosperous future. Read more about 'DRC stalls cost industry and the country – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Gold shines brightly in West Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Gold mining on the continent is moving away from the traditional stronghold of South Africa to West Africa. Read more about 'Gold shines brightly in West Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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