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Micheal van Wyk Africa, gold, Kenya, Mining, Niger

Chinese-owned gold mines in Niger ordered shut after herders report animal deaths

File photo: A general view of a sign that says "safety is life" at the entrance of the Cominak mine near Arlit, Niger on March 8, 2023. © Olympia de Maismont,…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk BHP

BHP’s offer for Anglo is a slap in the face for ANC mining policy

The offer by the giant Australian mining company BHP to buy Anglo American shows how ANC governance has diminished South African mining. Anglo was once the jewel in South Africa’s…

Business Minerals Opinion

Micheal van Wyk Africa, Artisan

Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet

Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the “orphans” of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a “residual sector.” Yet over 40 million…

Business Energy Processing

Micheal van Wyk Angola, Luanda

RichAfrica Consultancy Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Media Partner

LUANDA, Angola, April 26, 2024/ -- Specialized advisory firm RichAfrica Consultancy has joined Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector – Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 –…

Business Energy Processing

Micheal van Wyk BHP, South Africa

South Africa scrutinizes BHP bid for Anglo weeks before election

Kumba Iron Ore, South Africa’s top producer of the steel-making ingredient, is one of the assets Anglo American wants to sell. (Image of Sishen mine courtesy of Kumba Iron Ore ) South…

Business Feature

Micheal van Wyk BHP, South Africa

BHP proposes £31bn takeover of Anglo American in mining mega-deal

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Business Processing

Micheal van Wyk Caledonia

Caledonia Mining on cutting its all-in costs

AIM and NY listed Caledonia Mining Corporation (CMCL) looks to improved times ahead as it organises its house to better benefit from the recent surge in the price of gold.…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk Investment, Nigeria

Nigeria revokes 924 dormant mining titles, seeks new investors

Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining titles immediately and invites investors to freely apply for the affected licences which will be offered on a "first come, first served" basis, its…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk graphite

Walkabout Resources : Greatness in Tanzanian Graphite

GREATNESS IN TANZANIAN GRAPHITE The Tanzanian mining industry is currently experiencing an upward trajectory, after a decade-long hiatus saw no major mines opening in the country and little spending in…

Business Energy

Micheal van Wyk Mining, Terrorism

External Funding Fuelling Illegal Mining, Terrorism In Africa

President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns about the strong connection between illegal mining operations and the financing of terrorist activities in Africa. Speaking at a high-level counter-terrorism summit in Abuja, Tinubu called on the…