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Talk provided by EGC at the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA) – Technology Day 14th November 2019 given by Regina Molloy. “My talk today is about taking a quantum leap of faith and moving South Africa forward to try and make a brighter future for everyone with innovative thinking. The leap of faith I […]

November 19, 2019 by

Exploration Strategy for Rio Tinto (large mining company)

Rio Tinto pivots towards smaller finds with growth potential 31st October 2019, By: Reuters. Copied under Fair Use Policy educating Africa. MELBOURNE – Rio Tinto has changed its exploration strategy to consider smaller ore deposits that have growth potential, as the likelihood of finding large, low cost mines dwindles, an executive said on Thursday. Global […]

November 4, 2019 by

Balance of National and International Mining Companies

Its fantastic to finally see an African investment firm looking into African mining assets and investing. African Finance Corp (AFC) of Nigeria is one of the few African investment firms announcing this move in West Africa. If national economies want the full benefits of mining investment, they need a level of national investment and not all foreign […]

October 20, 2019 by

Sustainability – successfully relocating 48 Elephants in Africa – not an easy task – well done to all

De Beers reports successful second translocation of elephants 12th July 2019 The second translocation of elephants from diamond miner De Beers’ Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve (VLNR), in South Africa, to Zinave National Parks, in Mozambique, has been completed. The first herds of elephants were corralled at the VLNR on June 25, before being transported by […]

July 15, 2019 by

Can crowdsourcing or algorithms speed up exploration and find new deposits?

Can crowdsourcing or algorithms find new deposits? It’s certainly a challenging question for exploration geologists particularly those that have spent a lifetime learning and applying geological models and gathering data in the field and building digital datasets with the ultimate aim of a mineral discovery. It’s a fascinating and exciting topic as with the American tech companies […]

June 25, 2019 by

Vanadium Maiden Mineral Resource – South Africa

Bushveld reports 1.58% vanadium grade for Brits project 21 June 2019 , By: Marleny Arnoldi, Creamer Media Online writer Aim-listed Bushveld Minerals on Friday announced the maiden mineral resource estimate for its Brits vanadium project, in South Africa’s North West province. Bushveld reported a 66.8-million-tonne aggregate inferred and indicated mineral resource across three seams at […]

June 24, 2019 by

Independent Mine Investment Survey – Africa

Africa: Still the Land of Opportunity – International mining investment South Africa ranks low on the list, West Africa ranked highest 29 May 2019, Report By: Will Coetzer, Managing Partner, Stratum. The Assay Africa Edition Insight, Articles As a mining executive search, advisory and consulting firm, Stratum International’s coverage is inevitably global. Yet, historically nearly […]

May 29, 2019 by

South Africa’s New Carbon Tax Act

28th May 2019, By: Creamer Media President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Carbon Tax Act into law and it will come into effect on June 1, the National Treasury said on Sunday. The Act was gazetted on May 23, together with the Customs and Excise Amendment Act, the Treasury said in a statement. “Climate change […]

May 28, 2019 by

LSE seeing opportunity in Africa!

LSE says, hello, Africa! Come list with us 22nd May 2019, By: Bloomberg It’s not often that the LSE comes to Africa looking for listings. Traditionally companies based on the continent have to make a strong case to have their stock traded on one the world’s biggest bourses. But this week, officials are on roadshow […]

May 23, 2019 by