Africa

Showcasing exclusive features, interviews, and expert opinion from the Mining Industry across Africa.

Latest Africa Corporate Stories

Msobo Coal : Mining in Majestic Mpumalanga

As an industry, coal mining is thriving in South African provinces. We extract answers from Yacoob Mansoor, CEO of Msobo Coal.

By Joshua Mann Rachel Carr

Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée : Answering Aluminium Demand

We take a look at world-leading bauxite producer Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée and the importance of aluminium on an international level.

Tietto Minerals : The New Face of Gold

Tietto Minerals is the newest gold producer in West Africa, marked by its first successful gold pour this year. We speak to Managing Director Caigen Wang about the company’s Abujar Gold Project and its exciting potential moving forward.

Storm Mountain Diamonds : Pinks Amid the Peaks

Owned and operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds, the Kao mine is renowned for the production of rare, precious pink diamonds. Mohale Ralikariki, CEO, highlights the exceptional prospects of the deposit.

By Joshua Mann Jack Salter

Sandton Plant Hire Pty Ltd : Plant Hire Prowess

Reliable heavy duty plant equipment is supplied in South Africa by Sandton Plant Hire. Petrus Roets, Director, tells us about the company’s diverse services and reputation for excellence.

By Joshua Mann Jack Salter

Rhino Africa Mining Group : The Beast of African Mining

We speak to Managing Director, Klaus Fischer, about Rhino Africa Mining Group’s trio of companies delivering quality contract and supply services to clients in Southern Africa.

Mopani Copper : Revitalising the Red Metal 

As Zambia seeks to increase domestic copper production, we look at what fresh funding and infrastructure investments mean for Mopani Copper Mines Plc and the nation.

By Joshua Mann Jack Salter

Mineral Commodities : Green with Graphite

We discuss the responsible and sustainable transformation of mining with Jacob Deysel, Managing Director and CEO of Mineral Commodities.

Gold Fields West Africa : Ore Inspiring Procurement

Changing the game for responsible, socially beneficial mining is Gold Fields West Africa. We discover the company’s aims to enhance communities whilst simultaneously growing the African economy.

By Ed Budds Thomas Arnold

Keeping the Mining Workforce Safe

Natalie Henley, Sales Associate at RMI, explores best practice in protecting the workforce of one of the world’s most dangerous industries.

By Natalie Henley

HCI Coal : Cleaning Up Coal 

HCI Coal is the responsible mining company pursuing growth and diversification across South Africa. We dig deep into operations behind the Palesa mine with co-CEO, Pieter Terblanche.

By Phoebe Harper Joshua Mann

Quickfire Q&A with Helder Santos, Mining and Metals Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, dss⁺

We speak to Helder Santos, Mining and Metals Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, dss⁺ about Mining Indaba 2023 and the company’s viewpoint on current industry trends.

By Ed Budds