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Parallel lines – US and China vie for African rail dominance
The US and China are using rail investment as part of their scramble for Africa’s mineral resources. But can passenger rail projects that boost regional...
Scepticism over Grand Inga dam revival
Under the Grand Inga scheme, new dams near the mouth of the Congo River could supply power to South Africa – but the $80bn price...
Mining Elites in Africa 2023: Health and Safety Winner – AngloGold Ashanti
To counter the problem, AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem mine in Ghana has introduced a successful fatigue management system to limit the health and safety risks related...
U.S. bid for battery metals has Africa blind spot
Mining companies and governments in Africa are calling for stronger trade ties with the United States after a new climate law set out incentives for...
African wind power struggles to gain momentum
Few African countries are harnessing wind energy on a significant scale - but South Africa offers a potential model for the rest of the continent.
Comment les miniers s’adaptent aux coups d’Etat en Afrique de l’Ouest
A chaque putsch, les sociétés minières sont en alerte, même si les nouveaux pouvoirs veulent avant tout rassurer les exploitants.
DRC responsible cobalt initiative needs breakthrough on mine access
An initiative backed by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to foster responsible cobalt mining needs to find a breakthrough in the...
Nigeria’s mining code overhaul needs improved northern security to succeed
Nigeria’s first revision of its mining code since 2007 needs to be accompanied by better mining security in the north of the country, if the...
