A few days ago, a bulk carrier flying the Swiss flag left the port of Abidjan bearing a cargo of 35,000 tonnes of nickel produced by the Compagnie minière du Bafing (CMB) at its Sipilou mine in Foungbesso in western Ivory Coast. CMB is run by the engineer Apostolos Peppas and one of its board members is Marcus Struik, the former …
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An increasing number of consultants specialised in the mining sector have taken an interest in Zimbabwe since the end of Robert Mugabe's era and the arrival of Emmerson Mnangagwa.Many are based in the UK, with which Harare's relations have been gradually improving since the change of power, and seek to help the increasing numbers …
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The fight over the Musongati nickel project in Burundi that pits Britain's Merlin Mineral Resources against Kermas has hotted up. The latter concern, a holding company owned by Croatian businessman Danko Konchar, first gained attention in South Africa by buying the chrome producer Samancar Chrome in 2005 from Anglo American and BHP …
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African Panther Resources (APR) is pressed for time. The company needs to prove to the Kampala government that it has the means to continue with the assessments and work at its Kikagati tin project and is hurriedly looking for a financial backer to prove its position. The ASX-listed Carnavale Resources, which decided to acquire 51% of the site …
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African mining leaders, including the Moti Group, integrate AI to transform operations, promising enhanced efficiency, sustainability, ... As the Investing in African Mining Indaba takes center stage in Cape Town this week, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential for the African mining sector is …
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In early February, China's Xinfeng Investments submitted its environmental impact report to Namibia's environment ministry as part of the process of securing two permits for mining lithium, which are currently under consideration at the mining ministry.. The firm, which has been exploring for lithium since 2019, is now asking for its …
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Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics. Benin Olivier Pognon, state lawyer taking on multinationals Namibia Emma ... 10 months after signing a framework cooperation agreement in mining and industry. In addition, the EU is also in talks with further …
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Major African mining companies are beginning to realise the immense potential of AI to disrupt entire industries by lowering operational costs, increasing …
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Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics. Kenya Mary Mutula, from reality TV to activism South Africa Chrispin Phiri, justice ministry spokesman and rising ANC star Morocco Samia Jlil, co-founder of Women For Cyber Africa Guinea Mambi Magassouba combines mining …
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Africa will be the fastest growing region for supply outside of China with several projects with unique resource properties that can deliver high quality graphite to both battery and high-technology industries.
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Africa produced around 9% of global graphite fake supply in 2021, with the largest mine (Balama) located in Mozambique owned by Australia based Syrah Resources. When Balama was commissioned back in 2017 the African continent had only a few small operations in Namibia and Madagascar producing less than 10kt/yr (only 1% of global …
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American concern Providence Mining has plans to expand its African foothold and has a pool of mining sector veterans within its top management to lead the way. These include lobbyists for the ex-governor of the mineral-rich Katanga province Moïse Katumbi as well as former executives of bauxite producer Alufer Mining, active in …
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The South African firm Manngwe Mining that produces 60,000 tonnes of iron ore per month at its processing unit at the Assen mine, northwest of Pretoria, plans to build a second unit that will process an additional 40,000 tonnes. While the first plant produces hematite sold to ArcelorMittal's South African branch, the other will be used to make …
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Currency volatility, policy revisions, agreement cancellation and deteriorating infrastructures are some of the risks facing investors in Africa.
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African mining and processing businesses must adopt innovative Artificial Intelligence strategies to maintain global market competitiveness.
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The African Mining Vision (AMV) aims to exploit mineral resources transparently, equitably and optimally to support broad-based sustainable development. …
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Under the leadership of Loïse Tamalgo, its Burkinabe director for Africa based in Libreville, Eramet has been adjusting its plans for mining manganese, mineral sands and key energy transition metals, namely nickel, lithium and cobalt. The expansion ambitions of Christel Bories, who has been at the helm of the company since 2017, have …
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Ghana-based Indian entrepreneur Akoliya Patel appears to have found a would-be buyer for his company's northern Burkinabe gold mine Inata after deciding to sell the asset earlier this year (). Patel's firm Balaji struck up talks with the UK-based Cambridge Sciences in early August. After making a first offer of 4.5 billion CFAF ($7.6 million) for …
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Explore the latest trends and opportunities in Africa's mining sector, including exploration budgets, production costs and commodity prices. Learn how the …
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The leading African news site for professionals, Africa Intelligence publishes daily exclusive information essential to understanding the local and regional challenges the continent faces today. Close. ... We unveil the strategies of mining actors across Africa and cover the entire mining chain: project finance, logistical challenges, ...
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Mining Review Africa (MRA) is the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry. Every month, MRA reaches an audience of over 50 000 influential mining authorities and key decision makers through a variety of channels, including an interactive website, videos and print distribution at all major mining …
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Africa Mining IQ is one of the only online mining intelligence databases that enables you to contact key personnel directly; guarantees a key contact per mine owner or project …
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However, South Africa's mining industry is in a fragile state. The 2023 development capital investment in South Africa witnessed a continued recovery, up 133% to a five-year high of $1,985.5 million from $1,068.4 million in 2020, supported by investment in gold and PGMs. ... According to S&P Global Market Intelligence data, the …
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The Africa Mining IQ portal is an online mining information service provided by Projects IQ, get access to the latest data on all mining projects in Africa on all any device in an instant. ... Gain access to the largest, most comprehensive intelligence portal available for Africa's mines. 10 000+ contacts; executable contact info to put you ...
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Landry Signé explains how artificial intelligence, automation, and big data can help unlock the full potential of mineral-rich African countries. ... In short, they will disrupt Africa's mining ...
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The Compagnie miniere du Bafing (CMB), which mines nickel at its Foungbesso mine, previously owned by Glencore, in western Ivory Coast, now exports its production via the port of San Pedro.A first 33,000 tonne shipment was freighted out of the port in late October, followed by frequent cargos for the rest of the year. San Pedro is …
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