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Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in AfricaLovemore Kamuzangaza

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

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An artisanal mine. Fairphone/Flickr

The way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo

Marijke Verpoorten, Nik Stroop & Peter van der Windt 30 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

The coal plant would be about 20km from Lamu town - a Unesco world heritage site. Shutterstock/Jen Watson

Court stops construction of Kenya's coal power plant. Here's why

Moina Spooner 1 Jul 2019

Kamoto Copper Company. Photo: Wikipedia

Illegal miners die in DRC mine collapse

28 Jun 2019

Okavango Blue diamond

Diamonds add sparkle to the Botswana economy

25 Jun 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zambian President Edgar Lungu meet on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in 2018. EPA-EFE/Alexei NikolskySputnik/Kremlin Pool

Russia in Africa: can it offer an alternative to the US and China?

János Besenyo 3 Jun 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Regulatory change and safeguarding against corruption in the Australian mining industry

Scott Harris 30 May 2019

Otto Shikongo, CEO of Debmarine Namibia

What SA can learn about offshore mining from Namibia

Otto Shikongo 30 May 2019

Konkola copper mine. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Zambia threatens to liquidate Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines

22 May 2019

Debmarine's last new build diamond recovery vessel, SS Nujoma

New diamond recovery vessel on the cards for Debmarine Namibia

16 May 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Gold mining reduces infant mortality rate

3 May 2019

Botswana's largest diamond find

Botswana's largest diamond find

26 Apr 2019

Demonstration for conflict-free products. Enough Project/Flickr

Why responsible sourcing of DRC minerals has major weak spots

Peer Schouten 23 Apr 2019

20-carat Okavango Blue diamond unveiled

20-carat Okavango Blue diamond unveiled

18 Apr 2019

Copper was part of the deal between the DRC and the Chinese company Sicomines. Shutterstock

The DRC and China's Sicomines: why future deals should be different

Andoni Maiza Larrarte & Gloria Claudio-Quiroga 3 Apr 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Canada shows interest in mining investment

1 Apr 2019

Debswana extends life of Jwaneng Mine

Debswana extends life of Jwaneng Mine

22 Mar 2019

The beneficiation of diamonds has brought great benefits to Botswana. Shutterstock

Beneficiation is touted as a silver bullet. Why it might not be

Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne 14 Mar 2019

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube

Zim to relax mine ownership rules

11 Mar 2019

Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima

Equatorial Guinea joins extractive industry transparency initiative

21 Feb 2019

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo

#MiningIndaba2019: It's time to make Africa prosperous

Nicci Botha 7 Feb 2019

John Wellborn, managing director and CEO of Resolute Mining

#MiningIndaba2019: World's first fully automated mine

Nicci Botha 7 Feb 2019

Roger Baxter, CEO: Minerals Council

#MiningIndaba2019: Making mining matter?

Nicci Botha 5 Feb 2019

Photo: Voltalia

Renewables cut costs at remote mines

1 Feb 2019

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Anglo American releases its Q4 2018 production report

24 Jan 2019

Photo: Independent.ng

Learnings from the Nigerian oil & gas marginal fields experience

14 Jan 2019

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Bauxite mining boom in Guinea threatens locals

Bauxite mining boom in Guinea threatens locals

17 Oct 2018

Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Patience Panashe 15 Oct 2018

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An artisanal mine. Fairphone/Flickr

Energy & MiningThe way that minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo

Marijke Verpoorten, Nik Stroop & Peter van der Windt 30 Jul 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Marketing & Media3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

The coal plant would be about 20km from Lamu town - a Unesco world heritage site. Shutterstock/Jen Watson

Energy & MiningCourt stops construction of Kenya's coal power plant. Here's why

Moina Spooner 1 Jul 2019

Kamoto Copper Company. Photo: Wikipedia

Energy & MiningIllegal miners die in DRC mine collapse

28 Jun 2019

Okavango Blue diamond

Energy & MiningDiamonds add sparkle to the Botswana economy

25 Jun 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zambian President Edgar Lungu meet on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in 2018. EPA-EFE/Alexei NikolskySputnik/Kremlin Pool

FinanceRussia in Africa: can it offer an alternative to the US and China?

János Besenyo 3 Jun 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy & MiningRegulatory change and safeguarding against corruption in the Australian mining industry

Scott Harris 30 May 2019

Otto Shikongo, CEO of Debmarine Namibia

Energy & MiningWhat SA can learn about offshore mining from Namibia

Otto Shikongo 30 May 2019

Konkola copper mine. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Energy & MiningZambia threatens to liquidate Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines

22 May 2019

Debmarine's last new build diamond recovery vessel, SS Nujoma

Energy & MiningNew diamond recovery vessel on the cards for Debmarine Namibia

16 May 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy & MiningGold mining reduces infant mortality rate

3 May 2019

Botswana's largest diamond find

Energy & MiningBotswana's largest diamond find

26 Apr 2019

Demonstration for conflict-free products. Enough Project/Flickr

Energy & MiningWhy responsible sourcing of DRC minerals has major weak spots

Peer Schouten 23 Apr 2019

20-carat Okavango Blue diamond unveiled

Energy & Mining20-carat Okavango Blue diamond unveiled

18 Apr 2019

Copper was part of the deal between the DRC and the Chinese company Sicomines. Shutterstock

Energy & MiningThe DRC and China's Sicomines: why future deals should be different

Andoni Maiza Larrarte & Gloria Claudio-Quiroga 3 Apr 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy & MiningCanada shows interest in mining investment

1 Apr 2019

Debswana extends life of Jwaneng Mine

Energy & MiningDebswana extends life of Jwaneng Mine

22 Mar 2019

The beneficiation of diamonds has brought great benefits to Botswana. Shutterstock

Energy & MiningBeneficiation is touted as a silver bullet. Why it might not be

Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne 14 Mar 2019

Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube

Energy & MiningZim to relax mine ownership rules

11 Mar 2019

Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima

Energy & MiningEquatorial Guinea joins extractive industry transparency initiative

21 Feb 2019

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo

Energy & Mining#MiningIndaba2019: It's time to make Africa prosperous

Nicci Botha 7 Feb 2019

John Wellborn, managing director and CEO of Resolute Mining

Energy & Mining#MiningIndaba2019: World's first fully automated mine

Nicci Botha 7 Feb 2019

Roger Baxter, CEO: Minerals Council

Energy & Mining#MiningIndaba2019: Making mining matter?

Nicci Botha 5 Feb 2019

Photo: Voltalia

Energy & MiningRenewables cut costs at remote mines

1 Feb 2019

Image via

Energy & MiningAnglo American releases its Q4 2018 production report

24 Jan 2019

Photo: Independent.ng

Energy & MiningLearnings from the Nigerian oil & gas marginal fields experience

14 Jan 2019

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Bauxite mining boom in Guinea threatens locals

Energy & MiningBauxite mining boom in Guinea threatens locals

17 Oct 2018

Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Energy & MiningChanging the face of Africa's mining regulation

Patience Panashe 15 Oct 2018

Mining Minister Winston Chitando. Photo: Bulawayo24

Energy & MiningGood times beckon for Zim mining sector

Golden Sibanda 15 Oct 2018

More than 30,000 diamonds seized in Angola

Energy & MiningMore than 30,000 diamonds seized in Angola

11 Oct 2018

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

Energy & MiningRoadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

28 Sep 2018

DRC needs mining-related skills development

Energy & MiningDRC needs mining-related skills development

14 Aug 2018

Tanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Energy & MiningTanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Beatrice Materu 14 Jun 2018

Photo: Anglo American

Energy & MiningCSI: One of SA mining's valuable exports

Paul Pereira 13 Jun 2018

Mike Teke, CEO, Seriti Resources. Photo: Wynand van der Merwe

Energy & MiningPolicy certainty is key to mining investment

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2018

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Retail#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 May 2018

Tanzanian government issues 5,108 mining licences... with a warning

Energy & MiningTanzanian government issues 5,108 mining licences... with a warning

Nelly Mtema 23 May 2018

Photo by Seth Doyle on Unsplash

Energy & MiningHow children are lured into mining

Syriacus Buguzi 11 May 2018