FOR THE STEEL INDUSTRY TO SURVIVE GOVERNEMNT MUST TAKE THE LEAD
Following an inaugural sectoral engagement between Minister Tau representing the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the steel and engineering value chain on 20 November 2024, it was
Egypt plans chemical industry trade missions to 4 African countries, Spain in 2025: Export council
File Photo: Khaled Abu El-Makarem, Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers. Photo courtesy of spealazhar webs. Chairman of the Chemicals and Fertilizers Export Council Khaled Abul-Makarem
Platinum Group partners with Saudi firm for smelter amid South African export hurdles
Platinum Group Metals geologists inspecting drill core at the Waterberg PGM project. Credit: Platinum Group Metals. Canada’s Platinum Group Metals (TSX: PTM; NYSE-AM: PLG) is working with Saudi Arabia and
Focus on Africa
The Climate Change Situation in Africa Africa faces severe impacts of climate change despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The continent is highly vulnerable due to
Gold mining’s potential in West Africa
West Africa is a major gold mining hub, yet the region faces a myriad of challenges. Credit: Pact. Global gold prices are surging, surpassing $2,700/oz this month, already up by…
UMK switches to rail as manganese stocks reach saturation in key markets
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) today announced that the company will be pausing all road freight transportation of manganese and switching exclusively to rail. The decision comes in response to
Kenya Set to Restrict Exportation of Gold and Other Minerals
Kenya is set to join several African nations in restricting raw mineral exports in favor of local processing. According to the Principal Secretary for Mining, Elijah Mwangi, the East African
African Ministers Chart Continent’s Energy Future At Closed-Door Sessions
Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened today for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape a collective vision for
ESG disclosure demands on the increase in Africa
Sustainability-related disclosure is evolving rapidly across Africa, driven by increasing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and the need for greater transparency and accountability in business practices. According