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Oil, Gas and Mining

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Mining as a transformative opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Sudeshna Banerjee The World Bank Group
  • Gary McMahon Spécialist The World Bank Group
  • Zayra Romo The World Bank Group
26 September 2016
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Mining can be a formidable transformative opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa but measures and regulations are required to strengthen the finances of the local utilities and provide a less uncertain and […]Continue Reading
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Mining, the key to unlocking Africa’s independent power producer markets

  • Jeannot Boussougouth Senior Manager Standard Bank
05 January 2014
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The size of power needs in most African countries and the investment required limits the number of projects that can realistically be funded in-country. The private sector could help, particularly […]Continue Reading
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Getting the mining sector to work for Africa: the role of DFIs

  • Jérôme Bertrand-Hardy Deputy Investment Director Proparco
  • Xavier Darrieutort Investment officer Proparco
14 March 2011
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The role played by Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in the rapid development of Africa ‘s mining sector has seen a slight downturn. This can be explained by the strong presence […]Continue Reading
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The singular identity of a true “African child”

  • Kalaa Mpinga Founder Mwana Africa
07 March 2011
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Mwana Africa – a mining company founded and managed by Africans – bases its development strategy on diversity (geographical sites, minerals exploited) and responsibility. Although employee safety is a priority, […]Continue Reading
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The mining industry in figures

  • Proparco
03 March 2011
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During the 1990s, the share of Africa’s mineral production in global production fell from 16.6% to 10%. Despite this relative drop, to the benefit of Asia and Latin America, Africa is the […]Continue Reading
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The role of transparent and fair taxation in converting Africa’s mineral wealth into development

  • Mark Curtis Independent consultant University of Strathclyde
01 March 2011
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The mining industry does not contribute enough to Africa ‘s development – when it does not make local populations poorer and destroy the environment. Its fiscal regime needs to be […]Continue Reading
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What are the impacts of the African mining sector liberalization?

  • Gary McMahon Spécialist The World Bank Group
31 January 2011
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Mineral sector reform has brought mining back to Africa – aided by price rises in the early 2000s – mpacting on investment, growth and poverty reduction. And there are no […]Continue Reading
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The rise of emerging players in global mining: drivers and future challenges

  • David Humphreys Honorary lecturer University of Dundee
24 January 2011
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Mining companies in emerging countries benefited from market liberalization and the surge in raw materials prices between 2003 and 2008. This allowed them to strengthen their balance sheets, invest in […]Continue Reading
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Investment in junior companies: laying the foundations for economic development in Africa

  • Mike Brook Manager of African funds African Lion Funds
17 January 2011
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Investing in junior mining sector players is much more than a simple opportunity: it can catalyze growth in Africa. New fields can, for example, be exploited thanks to junior players; […]Continue Reading
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How can Africa’s mineral resources help promote sustainable development?

  • Louis Maréchal Consultant French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
10 January 2011
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Since 2003, demand for mineral resources has been bolstered by growth in emerging countries. In Africa, it opens a «window of opportunity» that can make its growth sustainable. The exploitation […]Continue Reading
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