- Yolanda Torrisi
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- Nina van Wyk
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Rwanda and Saudi Arabia open for business – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Among the countries in and around the African continent that recognise the value of mining to the economy and are taking steps to encourage further investment in the sector are... Read more about 'Rwanda and Saudi Arabia open for business – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mining has role to play in economic recovery – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Mining has a crucial role to play in providing the materials necessary for economic recovery in a post-COVID-19 world, according to the ‘Mine 2020’ report from consultancy PwC. Read more about 'Mining has role to play in economic recovery – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mines must keep producing but no room for complacency – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
It is not surprising to see that South Africa’s mining output has plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated restrictions. Read more about 'Mines must keep producing but no room for complacency – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
DRC shows solidarity but strong partnership needed for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
A number of mining companies operating in the DRC have shown tremendous fortitude and flexibility to keep operating during the COVID-19 pandemic supported by authorities who have enabled the industry... Read more about 'DRC shows solidarity but strong partnership needed for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Equatorial Guinea makes mining progress – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Mining is not generally associated with Equatorial Guinea but the government of the small central African country sandwiched between Gabon and Cameroon is doing its best to change that. Read more about 'Equatorial Guinea makes mining progress – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
South Africa’s COVID-19 mine guidelines welcome – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The guidelines established in South Africa to assist in managing COVID-19 in the mining sector are welcomed as they set out an effective code of practice to be implemented to... Read more about 'South Africa’s COVID-19 mine guidelines welcome – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mining in Zambia shows its resilience – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Zambia's copper-dominant mining industry is proving its resilience despite the impact of COVID-19, volatile commodity prices, a lack of foreign direct investment and poor, ill-advised government actions. Read more about 'Mining in Zambia shows its resilience – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Non-COVID-19 challenges to overcome – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up many unexpected challenges to the mining industry in South Africa that will take some time to overcome. Read more about 'Non-COVID-19 challenges to overcome – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Time for DRC to reach mining potential – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
There have been many challenges presented to the mining industry in the DRC in the past and a number of these challenges are still evident but there are also opportunities... Read more about 'Time for DRC to reach mining potential – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Libya needs to diversify into minerals – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Libya has done very well from the oil industry for many years but it now seems the government is considering opening up the country to mining as the oil industry... Read more about 'Libya needs to diversify into minerals – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...