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Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects

27 Mar 2025

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Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Tiguidanke Camara, founder of Tigui Mining Group

From high heels to hard hats

Nicci Botha 18 Apr 2016

Stellar Diamond raises R13 m capital for its West Africa operations

Stellar Diamond raises R13 m capital for its West Africa operations

16 Mar 2016

Nigeria to split up state-run oil firm

Nigeria to split up state-run oil firm

7 Mar 2016

Nigeria needs investment to increase its renewable energy output

Nigeria needs investment to increase its renewable energy output

Ademola Adenle 19 Jan 2016

Nigeria minister sees emergency OPEC meeting in March

Nigeria minister sees emergency OPEC meeting in March

13 Jan 2016

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

24 Dec 2015

Africa's energy industry needs a clear policy environment

Africa's energy industry needs a clear policy environment

10 Sep 2015

As desert encroaches, Niger turns to natural gas

As desert encroaches, Niger turns to natural gas

30 Jul 2015

Equatorial Guinea announces new ministerial appointments

Equatorial Guinea announces new ministerial appointments

2 Jul 2015

Nigeria LNG exports reach USD85bn in 15 years

Nigeria LNG exports reach USD85bn in 15 years

22 Jun 2015

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

19 Jun 2015

Erin Energy commences production at Nigerian oil well

Erin Energy commences production at Nigerian oil well

19 Jun 2015

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

18 Jun 2015

Veolia presents workshop on optimising operations for environmental sustainability of mining

Veolia presents workshop on optimising operations for environmental sustainability of mining

20 May 2015

Shell declares force majeure on Nigeria crude exports because of leaks

Shell declares force majeure on Nigeria crude exports because of leaks

11 May 2015

Nigeria's state oil firm needs complete overhaul, audit says

Nigeria's state oil firm needs complete overhaul, audit says

30 Apr 2015

Depth of Africa coverage improves

Depth of Africa coverage improves

Anton Harber 5 Dec 2014

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

Could Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

Postive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

Johan van Zyl blamed Sanlam Sky's poor performance on the strike among platinum miners. Image:

Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia

Phakamisa Ndzamela 6 Jun 2014

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

Nigeria announces gas export landmark

9 Jan 2014

An illegal diamond dealer in Zimbabwe holds gems from Marange mine. Zimbabwe has stopped illegal mining and is now selling its diamonds in Antwerp. Image:

Zimbabwe takes heart from Antwerp trial sale of gems

Ray Ndlovu 24 Dec 2013

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

Open for business

Open for business

Bizcommunity.com 11 Sep 2013