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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Zimbabwe’s mining renaissance continues – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The mining renaissance looks set to continue in Zimbabwe with parliament passing amendments to the mining bill after removing clauses that required foreign mining companies to list locally. Read more about 'Zimbabwe’s mining renaissance continues – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Sierra Leone adds to African mining uncertainty – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

As Africa’s mining industry awaits imminent release of a new mining charter in its most advanced jurisdiction, South Africa, Sierra Leone has added to the overall uncertainty with a review... Read more about 'Sierra Leone adds to African mining uncertainty – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Malawi can benefit from outside support – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Malawi and other African nations not benefiting effectively from exploitation of their natural resources need to take the advice offered by Botswana, one of the continent’s more friendly mining jurisdictions. Read more about 'Malawi can benefit from outside support – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Resource nationalism curse spreads to Ghana and Mauritania – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Ghana and Mauritania have joined a string of African nations trying to gain greater revenue from their natural resources, with mining at the top of the list. Read more about 'Resource nationalism curse spreads to Ghana and Mauritania – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Namibia shines bright in African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Namibia is one of Africa’s shining lights when it comes to recognising the value of mining to the economy and having attractive policies for investing in the mining sector. Read more about 'Namibia shines bright in African mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Pledge to revamp mining in Kenya – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Kenya has yet to benefit in a major way from its mineral resources, but this appears likely to change with the government making moves to entice more investment in the sector. Read more about 'Pledge to revamp mining in Kenya – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Progress in Tanzania, but will it be of benefit? – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

After a period of uncertainty which has affected companies operating in Tanzania’s mining industry, some progress has been made with the appointment of a chairman and commissioners for the country’s new... Read more about 'Progress in Tanzania, but will it be of benefit? – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Hopes high for positive amended charter – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

An amended Mining Charter in South Africa is expected to revitalise investment in the mining sector, which will be welcomed by all those dependent on the industry. Read more about 'Hopes high for positive amended charter – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Egypt includes mining in development strategy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Egypt has included mining in its 2030 strategy for future sustainable development. The government aims to increase the mining sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product and the country's economic and... Read more about 'Egypt includes mining in development strategy – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

DRC miners’ proposals must be considered – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The DRC Government could do a lot worse than to seriously consider the proposals put forward by a number of the country’s leading international miners regarding the new mining code. Read more about 'DRC miners’ proposals must be considered – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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