Mining

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

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Konkola Copper Mines : Zambia’s Copperbelt Leaders

Since privatisation of parastatal companies in March 2000, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been able to grow its already substantial mining assets, with the help of foreign direct investment (FDI) and support from government shareholders ZCCM-IH and ZCI.

Royal Bafokeng Platinum : More Than Mining

Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) is affirming its position as one of South Africa’s leading mining operators through a proactive and concerted strategy to expand its influence across the Rustenberg area.

Langer Heinrich Uranium : Increasing Production for the Country

Langer Heinrich Uranium (Pty) Ltd, 100 percent owners of Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, has successfully reached Stage Three expansion targets and is now operating in excess of the nameplate level 5.2Mlb pa (million pounds per annum).

Veolia to Host Mining Workshop at 7th West & Central Africa Mining Summit and Expo (WaCA)

Global leaders in environmental resources management Veolia, has announced its participation in 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo which will be held at the Accra International Convention Centre in Ghana from 20-21 May, 2015. 

Northam Platinum Earmarks South African Mine Investments

The Chief Executive of South Africa’s Northam Platinum has revealed that the firm could spend R4 billion ($334 million) on shallow, mechanised mines after selling some of its stock to black shareholders.

West Africa’s Mining Outlook : Business as Usual in the Midst of Crisis

Golder Associates, a major player in consulting for the international mining industry across Africa, comments on how Ebola is affecting West Africa's mining landscape

Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd : Resourcing for Success

Palabora Copper has built a reputable presence in South Africa for nearly 60 years, leveraging a natural resource which manifested billions of years previously.

Senet : 25 Years of Gold and Copper Processing

Senet has built a significant reputation across numerous mining commodities over its 25 year life and continues to diversify, expand and evolve with the future in mind.

Atlatsa Resources Corporation : Aiming for Production Increase

Atlatsa Resources Corporation is striving for mid-tier PGM production status as part of its ongoing ramp-up phase in South Africa.

Africa’s Mining Indaba 2015 : Q&A Review

Mining Indaba has gone from strength to strength since its inception in Africa two decades ago, now under the stewardship of six-year MD incumbent, Jonathan Moore.