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Africa’s energy transition – finding the right mix to drive economic prosperity
By Patrick Conroy and Mark Venables on behalf of the Hyve Group. There’s a saying; ‘water and oil don’t mix‘. While that may be true on a metaphysical level, it is not when it comes to Africa‘s energy needs. With the continent’s population expected to double by 2100, this creates a daunting energy challenge, combined with rising expectations for increased resilience and sustainability. Finding a sustainable way […]
Hexagon awarded significant fleet management project at Indonesia mine sites
Hexagon’s Mining division has been awarded a fleet management project by PT Antareja Mahada Makmur (PT AMM), which provides contractor services to Indonesia’s coal mining sector. The five-year deal will see 176 units of HxGN MineOperate OP Pro (OP Pro) implemented across multiple sites. PT AMM is a subsidiary of PT Putra Perkasa Abadi, the […]
Remittances to Ghana to hit $4.5bn in 2022 – Fitch Solutions
Remittances to Ghana is expected to grow to about $4.5 billion in 2022, as the global economy recovers, Fitch Solutions has projected. Nonetheless, the country’s Current Account deficit will widen albeit modestly, from an estimated 2.6 per cent of the size of the economy in 2021 to 2.9 per cent in 2022. Fitch Solutions said […]
Tietto pushes go button on African gold mine
Tietto Minerals has pushed the go button on its three-million-ounce Abujar gold project in Côte d’Ivoire West Africa after appointing EPSA Internacional SA as its open-pit mining contractor. The Perth-based company said it expects the contractor to have its gear on site in July ahead of mining commencement in August. Tietto has used its own […]
Ghana-Australia deepens bilateral relations in mining sector
Ghana and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen relations relating to the Mining operations of both countries. This came to light when the Chargé d’affaires of the Australian High Commission to Ghana, Leann Johnston, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor on Tuesday, 5th April 2022 in Accra. […]
Government creating conducive environment for mining sector to flourish – Abu Jinapor
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor says the Government is creating a conducive environment for the mining sector to thrive. The Minister said this when the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms. Kathleen Csaba visited him at the Ministry. The Minister said the country’s mining sector was robust with the […]
Ghana Aims to Become Net Exporter of Iron and Steel Products in West Africa – Akufo-Addo.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the mining industry under his tenure has seen the establishment of B5 Plus, the largest iron steel manufacturing center in West Africa under the 1D1F initiative with the vision to make Ghana a net exporter of iron and steel products. He said over the past years, cooperation […]
Ghana: How To Obtain A Mining License In Ghana
Introduction – Mining License in GhanaEvery company seeking to enter the mining industry in Ghana requires a mining license. The mining industry in Ghana accounts for 5% of the country’s GDP and minerals make up 37% of total exports of which gold contributes over 90% of the total mineral exports. Ghana is one of the […]
West Africa a fly in BHP’s iron-ore ointment
Mining giant BHP is keeping an eye on the cost of iron-ore production as competition emerges from West Africa.
Post COVID recovery: Insights shaping Africa’s trade agenda
On 8 December, the dmg events Africa team hosted an online briefing where an expert panel discussed agreed that AfCFTA is the silver lining in Africa’s post-Covid trade opportunities. Thank you to our presenters: Dr. Judy Smith-Höhn for sharing insights on “The silver lining in South Africa’s bilateral trade opportunities” Mr. Michael Sudarkasa shared a […]
