African Mining Network

AMN was established to develop and build relationships across Africa’s mining community, and give the world a preview of what is happening in mining in Africa.

AMN - News

Being bold and opportunistic the way forward in African mining - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

This week I present a report produced by King & Wood Mallesons that looks at Africa’s mining sector and mergers and acquisitions activities in 2016 and beyond. Read more about 'Being bold and opportunistic the way forward in African mining - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

South Africa mining legislation will take long time to settle - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Peter Leon, who has been a guest speaker and attendee at The African Mining Network, always provides valuable insights into the mining industry. Read more about 'South Africa mining legislation will take long time to settle - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Lower commodity prices stall investment - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Weak commodity prices are affecting the global mining industry and the impact is particularly being felt in the East Africa region. Read more about 'Lower commodity prices stall investment - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Tough year for miners toughens them up further - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

PwC has released its 2016 Mining Report stating the world’s top 40 mining companies made a collective $27 billion loss in 2015, wiping out all the gains made during the... Read more about 'Tough year for miners toughens them up further - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Sudan hits top two gold producers - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Sudan is poised to become Africa’s number two gold producer and ninth globally. Sudan’s move up the gold producing rankings follows from 2015 when South Africa was named the continent’s... Read more about 'Sudan hits top two gold producers - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Modernisation will help alleviate cost pressures in South Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

An Oxford Business Group report has identified that South African mining companies need modernisation and efficiency drives to offset input-cost pressures. Read more about 'Modernisation will help alleviate cost pressures in South Africa - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Mining companies lead way in being most transparent - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

While mining companies attract worldwide attention for their operational and social endeavours in their countries of operation, one thing that is rarely reported about them is how transparent they are... Read more about 'Mining companies lead way in being most transparent - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Innovation key to growing African mining sector - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Innovation is the key to success in a mining sector plagued by low commodity prices, mining becoming deeper, labour strikes and ore bodies becoming more difficult to find. Read more about 'Innovation key to growing African mining sector - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

Botswana, Morocco, Burkina Faso look good for investors - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

In north-western Africa sits Morocco – a country steeped in a confluence and French and Spanish colonialism is slowly making its mark. Read more about 'Botswana, Morocco, Burkina Faso look good for investors - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

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