Mali’s taxation practices applicable to gold exports have turned the country into West Africa’s illicit gold trading hub, Partnership Africa Canada said in a report published today.
Category: Mining
Conflict Diamonds from CAR Entering International Markets via Cameroon
Cameroon is allowing conflict diamonds from the Central African Republic to cross over its borders and into the legal supply chain due to poor controls, smuggling and corruption, Partnership Africa Canada said in a report published today.
Newmont Outshines Rivals at Industry Awards
Newmont Gold Ghana Limited- Ahafo mine has been adjudged the mining company of the year 2015 at the second edition of the Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA).
UK Trade Mission Explores Investment Opportunities in Guinea
A UK trade delegation visited Guinea from October 31 to November 3, 2016 to meet with local mining companies. The objective of this mission was to meet with mining stakeholders in Guinea to find business and partnerships opportunities.
Miners Seek Win-win Solutions for Sustainable Dev’t
Extracting heavy minerals such as zircon, rutile and ilmenite from Senegal’s coastal dunes is heavy work – these valuable substances represent only 2% of mined material while the rest is sand.
Zambia Highlights Key Essentials to Africa’s Dev’t
Zambia says sustainable trade, infrastructure development, gender equality and empowerment, peace, health and education are among key prerequisites to the development of Africa.
Concern Over Alleged Misuse of Mining Rehabilitation Fund
WWF South Africa gravely concerned about current claims that have been widely published in the media, some of which form the basis of a recent affidavit submitted by the Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan.
SA to Host Austrian Minister
South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will meet with her Austrian counterpart, Sebastian Kurz, the Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, on 24 October 2016 in Pretoria.
Are Investors in West Africa shifting Focus?
With global and regional capital continuing to flow into West African Real Estate, investors are starting to diversify their funds across the region and move away from the previous Nigeria and Ghana bias.
South Africa’s Mining Industry Still Faces Stormy Weather
2016 marked another challenging year for South Africa’s mining industry in the wake of subdued commodity prices, an increase in short-term volatility, increased pressure on operating models and regulatory uncertainty.