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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. […]
PRESS RELEASES
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 […]
Accra is the focus for West African mining over three days for WAMPEX & WAMPOC 2018
Mining leaders from across the continent will arrive in Accra on May 30 for the West African Mining & Power Conference, along with the President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo
Suppliers from around the world sign up for West Africa’s premier mining & power expo
Ghana’s capital Accra will be the focus for the region’s mining sector attracting government and industry leaders from across the continent to WAMPEX 2018
Now mining moves to the forefront of West African economic growth
Minerals and mining offer huge investment opportunities across West Africa and rising commodity prices offer an opportunity for regional growth as well, says Ghana’s Minerals Commission CEO
Gold mining most costly in South Africa
At an all-in sustaining cost of $1,184 an ounce, SA is far above the rest of the world’s gold producers, which average $884 an ounce.