Mining

The latest Mining sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Mining Corporate Stories

Sierra Rutile : World-Class Rutile Producer

A leading international mineral sands producer renowned for its cutting-edge operations, Sierra Rutile is the world’s largest producer of natural rutile. Lima Sufian-Kargbo, CEO, tells us more.

Thor Explorations : The Gold Standard in Mining

Advancing notable gold mining projects across Nigeria, Senegal and, more recently, Côte d’Ivoire, Thor Explorations is positioned for continued organic growth across West Africa. Segun Lawson, CEO, tells us more.

Letšeng Diamonds : Diamonds in the Sky

Uniquely located at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, Letšeng Diamonds is in the business of mining, producing, and selling rough diamonds. CEO, Motooane Thinyane, updates us on the mine’s latest developments.

ASPASA : Spotlight

We sit down with Letisha van den Berg, Director of the surface mining industry association, ASPASA, who outlines the organisation’s crucial role in advocating for SA’s small surface mining and quarrying industry.

Debswana Diamond Company : Brightening Botswana’s Future

Producing some of the world’s most precious diamonds, Debswana Diamond Company’s four cutting-edge mine sites are key drivers of Botswana’s socioeconomic growth. Andrew Maatla Motsomi, CEO, delves deeper.

Bauba Resources (Pty) Ltd : Telling a New Story About Mining

Bauba Resources (Pty) Ltd is a mining company with a difference. Jonathan Knowlden, Managing Director, discusses the company’s recent activities against the backdrop of a continuously fluctuating South African socioeconomic landscape.

Fraser Alexander : Transforming Mine Waste into Societal, Environmental, and Economic Value

Fraser Alexander is a global partner adding value to mining, waste, and infrastructure through smart solutions. We speak to Lourens De Koning, COO, about the company’s extensive history and plans for a sustainable future.

SPH Kundalila : Harnessing Historical Heritage

As the South African leader of turnkey mining solutions, SPH Kundalila has become an influential titan of this vast industry. We speak to Graeme Campbell, Managing Director, about the company’s exceptional staff, fleet, and range of game-changing services.

Nguvu Mining : Advancing West African Mining

Angela List, Founder and CEO of Nguvu Mining, details the group’s advantageous acquisitional history and exciting future developments that will solidify its position at the forefront of West Africa’s mining landscape.

Orica EMEA : Sustainably Mobilising the Earth’s Resources

Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Orica is at the forefront of innovation, technology, and sustainability in the mining and infrastructure sectors. Victor Morales, Vice President of EMEA Mining, digs deep into developments across the region.