- Yolanda Torrisi
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- yolanda@yolandatorrisi.com
- Nina van Wyk
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- nina@africanminingnetwork.com
Mining safety standards must be lifted – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
One mining fatality is one too many in any mining jurisdiction around the world so the fact that the number of fatalities in South African mines this year has increased... Read more about 'Mining safety standards must be lifted – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Madagascar’s mining potential emerges – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Madagascar is not a name that immediately springs to mind when considering mining in Africa but that is changing with a couple of companies operating there and others looking to... Read more about 'Madagascar’s mining potential emerges – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
CSR should be second nature in Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
One of the biggest risks faced by mining companies is a failure to maintain their social licence to operate with corporate social responsibility (CSR) a vital factor in mitigating this risk. Read more about 'CSR should be second nature in Africa – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
African Mining Vision must be supported – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Africa is a mining continent with minerals representing more than 60% of the continent’s exports but much more needs to be done if the continent is to get maximum benefit... Read more about 'African Mining Vision must be supported – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Nigeria aims to lure investors – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Nigeria hopes to lure investors in its mining industry in order to reduce its dependence on oil. Read more about 'Nigeria aims to lure investors – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
South Sudan seeks mining industry reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
South Sudan government intends to embark on sweeping mining industry reforms in an attempt to ensure sustainable exploitation of natural resources and enhance environmental protection. Read more about 'South Sudan seeks mining industry reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Restructure or risk going under – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
South African mining companies must step up restructuring initiatives if they are to survive the crisis in the industry. Read more about 'Restructure or risk going under – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Tanzania not alone with misplaced reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
There has been plenty written and said in recent times about Tanzania’s push to gain more revenue from its mining industry – a push that has been very costly for... Read more about 'Tanzania not alone with misplaced reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Africa’s sovereign risk has eased – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The political environment in Africa has generally stabilised and sovereign risk linked to mining investment in the continent has eased, which means the continent is more attractive to those wishing... Read more about 'Africa’s sovereign risk has eased – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
South African mining in crisis – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The mining industry in South Africa is in crisis owing to a combination of factors and there are no signs that it can recover in the short to medium term. Read more about 'South African mining in crisis – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...