China’s race for resources positive for Africa

China’s race for resources is a considerable opportunity for Africa as it needs significant investment and has a young population, says economist and author Dr Dambisa Moyo. Moyo will be a keynote... 

Independent consultant notes changing face of global mineral supply

The global commodities boom of the past decade has led to an increasing politicisation of minerals. However, some of the factors leading to this have been in train for much longer, so it is not... 

Phosphate in demand – speaker

Phosphate and rare earths are topics likely to feature in the keynote address of mining consultancy Core Consultants MD Lara Smith at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.   

Canada-based marketing company promotes African mining industry

To generate awareness and emphasise the importance of Canada as a source of funding and expertise for mining investment in Africa, Canada-based mining business development and marketing company... 

Mining Industry will pick up despite setbacks

Despite South Africa’s mining industry currently being perceived to be in a downward cycle as a result of incidents such as the wildcat strikes at platinum miner Lonmin’s Marikana mine, the market... 

Law firm discusses African mining future after US merger

International law firm Norton Rose, whose national and international clients will exhibit at the Investing in African Mining Indaba next month, will attend the conference to meet its expanding... 

Company to exhibit at Mining Indaba

Engineering, procurement and construction management company TWP will use the opportunity to exhibit at this year’s yearly Investing in African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, to communicate its... 

Minister to give welcoming address at Mining Indaba

South Africa’s Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu will again deliver the official welcome at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.