AFRICAN MINING INDABA UNDERWAY IN CAPE TOWN
Picture: © tomas1111 /123rf.com Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe would open the event on Monday, while President Cyril Ramaphosa was set to address delegates on Tues CAPE TOWN
Mines need credible standards for water reporting
As a vital aspect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk, water management will undoubtedly feature on the agenda at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town; SRK Consulting has
Oil, Mining Companies Amongst Most Polluters in Angola
ANGOLA – Angola’s oil and mining companies are said to be one of the country’s sources of pollution, a national environmental expert said. Environment Minister Sandra Ferreira do Nascimento, speaking
Responsible mining demands multidisciplinary teams
As the mining sector gathers again for the 2023 African Mining Indaba, there is likely to be both excitement and apprehension in the air. Global trends toward decarbonisation are raising
German minister pursuing hydrogen in Namibia, South Africa
Robert Habeck, Germany’s Economy Minister. (Image by Stephan Röhl – Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Wikimedia Commons.) German Economy Minister Robert Habeck began a five-day trip to Namibia and South Africa Sunday, part of
BAT wins award for leading Nigeria’s non-oil exports to African countries
In recognition of its outstanding contributions to the growth of the non-oil export sector, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has recognised British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT) as “Best Exporter
Namibia plans railway revamp to boost regional coal exports
Stock Image Namibia’s state-owned railway company TransNamib plans to shift coal exports from Botswana off the road and onto rail by early next year, potentially doubling exports via Walvis Bay
Zimbabwe gives first details of new mining royalty policy
The royalty policy that came into effect in October compels miners to pay half of their royalties in minerals and the rest in cash. By Godfrey Marawanyika and Ray Ndlovu,
Transnet: South Africa’s railway derailment
Transnet train. (Reference image by Transnet SOC). South Africa’s Transnet SOC Ltd. said extortion and violent acts significantly disrupted efforts to clear a train derailment on a coal export line
Namibia, Senegal Join African Petroleum Producers Group
By Albert Nangara Namibia and Senegal have become the latest members to join the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization Namibia and Senegal have become the latest members to join the African