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South Africa has a way to go despite positive signs – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
While loss-making gold operations in South Africa dragged down the country’s latest production figures, the nation’s better than expected result is a positive sign for the mining industry. Read more about 'South Africa has a way to go despite positive signs – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Rwanda’s vision could set template for success – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The continent will turn its attention to Rwanda and Central and East Africa later year with a mining forum this October in Rwanda. Read more about 'Rwanda’s vision could set template for success – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Sustainability an opportunity to close skills gap – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
The success of miners, explorers and developers across Africa hinges on the capacity of their teams. Teams made up of local and international workers need a good mix of skills... Read more about 'Sustainability an opportunity to close skills gap – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Change afoot in Ethiopia – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Political leaders across the continent see government policy change as a potential prompt for investment and the progression of new projects. Read more about 'Change afoot in Ethiopia – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Zimbabwe is “open for business” – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Every so often a reversal in government policy ensures a country can move forward with planned developments to benefit both industry and community. Read more about 'Zimbabwe is “open for business” – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Angola seeks revival led by diamonds – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
As diamond mines age across the world, a renewed effort to move Angola’s minerals industry forward is holding promise in the southern African nation. Read more about 'Angola seeks revival led by diamonds – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Resource nationalism a risk to investment – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
A nation’s mineral resources can bring jobs and wealth to local people and economies. But just as mineral deposits attract industry and investment, they can also evoke heightened emotions on... Read more about 'Resource nationalism a risk to investment – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Truly certain empowerment can support industry – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Legally-mandated economic empowerment transactions are a way of ensuring black South Africans can be involved in businesses in their communities. Read more about 'Truly certain empowerment can support industry – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
Mining in Namibia needs a shot in the arm – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
A key figure in the Namibian government has echoed industry sentiment by highlighting the need for a better approach to mining so industry participants can focus on exploration. Read more about 'Mining in Namibia needs a shot in the arm – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...
No room for misinformation in Zambia – comment by Yolanda Torrisi
Zambia was once one of Africa’s premier mining jurisdictions, especially for copper. But as the latest Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies shows, the southern African country’s investment attractiveness... Read more about 'No room for misinformation in Zambia – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...