Mining

Latest Mining sector features from across Africa.

Latest Mining Corporate Stories

Atlas Copco : Africa’s Leading Mining Supplier

Inside Swedish mining and construction equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco, one of the continent’s leading mining equipment and services suppliers.

Octea Diamond Group : Exploring Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone diamond company the Octea Diamond Group owns two mining leases: the Koidu Kimberlite Project and the Tonguma Project.

Lodestone Namibia : The Newest Iron Ore Mine in Namibia

Africa Outlook discusses the challenges and opportunities of opening a new iron ore mine in Namibia with the CEO and CFO of Lodestone Namibia.

Bannon Limited : Strike it Rich

Brandon Munro, Managing Director of African Mining Capital, Joint Venture partner of Bannon Limited, tells Africa Outlook more about this emerging mineral resources exploration company with ambitious plans for the future.

Baobab Resources : High Hopes for Tete

Ben James, Managing Director of Baobab Resources, talks about the development of the Tete pig iron project in Mozambique, one of the most exciting development stories in southern Africa.

Namibia Diamond Trading Company : The Pride of Zambia

Africa Outlook profiles Namibian diamond beneficiation company Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) and talks to Head of Sales and Marketing Brent Eiseb.

Foskor : Driving Operational Excellence

Africa Outlook profiles South African phosphates firm Foskor, one of the world’s largest producers of phosphate and phosphoric acid.

Kudumane Manganese Resources : A New Breed of Mine

Africa Outlook takes a look at the opening up of South Africa’s Kalahari manganese fields and Kudumane Manganese Resources’ R1.5 billion manganese mine.

Exxaro Resources : More Than Black Gold

Exxaro Resources is one of South Africa’s largest diversified resources groups with interests in coal, mineral sands, ferrous and energy markets

Lucara Diamond Corporation : A Diamond in the Rough

Southern Africa-focused gem producer Lucara Diamond Corporation has enjoyed a spectacularly good start to the year, its first special tender of large and exceptional diamonds sold for revenues totalling $24 million.