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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United approach needed in South Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Although mining production in South Africa increased in June, saving the country’s economy from potential recession, there are further difficulties ahead which the industry must fight hard to overcome. Read more about 'United approach needed in South Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

All eyes on Mali for autonomous mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

With Australia and Canada having long mining histories and strong mineral endowment it is usual that they set the pace when it comes to mining innovation but the mining world’s... Read more about 'All eyes on Mali for autonomous mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Making a difference in ZImbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Zimbabwe continues to take positive steps towards revitalising its mining industry with a Cabinet Minister predicting that the sector will generate at least $11 billion in export revenue in the... Read more about 'Making a difference in ZImbabwe – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining improves life in mining-dependent countries – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The lives of people living in countries with mining-dependent economies have, on average, improved faster in the past 20 years than the lives of people in other countries, according to... Read more about 'Mining improves life in mining-dependent countries – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining in South Africa needs nurturing – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

With South Africa’s mining industry desperately in need of a fillip, there are fears that the long-awaited revised mining charter may not deliver and that the industry is in grave... Read more about 'Mining in South Africa needs nurturing – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

South Africa’s safety record hit again – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The thoughts and prayers of all African Mining Network members and readers go to the families, friends and colleagues of the six mineworkers tragically killed in a fire underground at... Read more about 'South Africa’s safety record hit again – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining is driving Botswana’s economy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Innovation Botswana is a shining light for the mining industry throughout the African continent and the government is keen to see that it continues to contribute the lion's share of... Read more about 'Mining is driving Botswana’s economy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Innovation can transform African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Innovation and technology have major roles to play in improving mining efficiency and productivity throughout the African continent, not to mention lifting safety standards and reducing the industry’s environmental footprint. Read more about 'Innovation can transform African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Ghana gold production increases – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Gold production statistics from Ghana in 2017 fly in the face of claims that the government’s interest in mining operations are virtually useless. Read more about 'Ghana gold production increases – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Draft charter an improvement but still some concerns – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The third iteration of South Africa’s new mining charter is an improvement on previous versions and will remove some of the uncertainty that clouds the country’s mining industry, which is... Read more about 'Draft charter an improvement but still some concerns – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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