Uranium-rich niger prospects impeded by politics?
The mining sector in Niger was thrown into turmoil after the uranium-rich country suspended international activities, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]
Navigating the legal mining framework in Zimbabwe with Vengai Madzima
Contributed by MCM Legal and African Influence Exchange – Zimbabwe Mining and Tax Law Mining, edited by Sharyn Macnamara Vengai Madzima (VM), lead presenter for the Africa Influence Exchange Zimbabwe Law Mining Masterclass held 7-8 [...]
Mining in Cameroon – looking for an opportunity
The neglected mining sector in Cameroon is looking for an opportunity, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]
2024 marks a pivotal year for Zambia’s mining sector
Zambia has witnessed significant developments in the nation’s mining sector, driven by a confluence of factors: rising global demand for critical minerals, significant new discoveries, and government initiatives aimed at fostering growth, writes Dr Nicolaas [...]
Tanzania’s artisanal mining renaissance and its key enablers
Cyrus Njonde, a mining and mineral processing engineer working with artisanal and small-scale gold miners in Kenya and Tanzania, explores the rich tapestry of Tanzania’s mining landscape. […]
Zimbabwe goes for gold – and lithium
2024 presents a promising year for Zimbabwe’s mining sector. With ongoing expansion in gold mining, the rise of lithium as a strategic mineral and a growing focus on sustainability, the industry is poised for significant [...]
DRC updates mining industry on localisation policy
Contributed by SRK Consulting With the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) being a key focus of Africa’s mining sector, the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town held earlier this year provided authorities with [...]
Algeria, a fascinating mix of established hydrocarbon dominance and emerging diversity
Algeria is still renowned as a hub for hydrocarbons and building aggregates in North Africa, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]
Libya – one of the least accessible, least explored African jurisdictions
Libya remains one of the least accessible countries in the world and least explored, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]
Eritrea in focus
The small East African state of Eritrea is looking to develop its mining potential, writes Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp. […]