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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
