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United effort needed to lift safety – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The latest statistics on mining fatalities in South Africa are a sombre reminder for Africa’s mining industry that one life lost is one too many. Read more about 'United effort needed to lift safety – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mining policy reforms gain traction – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
South Africa has regained ground on the business confidence front after its reforms transformed its mining policy attractiveness ranking to higher levels of confidence. Read more about 'Mining policy reforms gain traction – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Let’s work together on artisanal mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The sad loss of life in mine disasters in Zimbabwe and Liberia in recent weeks has highlighted the dangers artisanal miners face in the continent and across the world. Read more about 'Let’s work together on artisanal mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Importance of energy security – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The importance of reliable energy supplies was brought home last week as South Africa faced blackouts that affected the mining industry. Read more about 'Importance of energy security – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Paving the way forward in South Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The question of how to encourage South Africa’s mining industry to reach its full potential was top of mind last week at the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference. Read more about 'Paving the way forward in South Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mining can be a win-win, says Ramaphosa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The African Mining Network is at the 25th Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town this week, catching up on the latest on investing in the continent’s developing mining industry. Read more about 'Mining can be a win-win, says Ramaphosa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Ghana’s Chamber of Mines takes the lead – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Ghana’s Chamber of Mines is taking a responsible approach to ensuring the future of mining in the West African country by encouraging miners to adopt sustainable environmental management, innovative technology... Read more about 'Ghana’s Chamber of Mines takes the lead – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Namibia scraps empowerment requirement – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Namibia’s government has taken an important step to encourage growth of its mining sector by removing the requirement for partial black ownership and management of companies seeking mining exploration licences. Read more about 'Namibia scraps empowerment requirement – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Industry welcomes Egypt mining reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The Cabinet of Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has approved long-awaited amendments to the Mineral Resources Act which aim to attract significant foreign interest in the nation’s mining sector. Read more about 'Industry welcomes Egypt mining reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Kenya looks to mining for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Mining is set to play a bigger role in Kenya’s economy and the government is determined to do its best to encourage growth in the sector. Read more about 'Kenya looks to mining for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...