Economy
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on economy in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
- Sep- 2024 -26 September
Ghana loses US$2 billion annually to illegal gold mining
Illegal small-scale mining, known locally as galamsey, has ravaged the landscape, leaving behind a trail…
- Aug- 2024 -12 August
Botswana plans to reduce spending on cars, travel as diamond slump persists
Botswana plans to reduce spending on new vehicles and travel for government officials and may…
- 12 August
Namibia expects sluggish growth in 2024
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) quarterly bulletin released last week, the domestic economy is expected…
- Jul- 2024 -25 July
Copper consortium’s lasting impact on mining industry
A South Australian-based consortium of universities including the University of Adelaide has worked with METS…
- 18 July
African Development Bank approves US$1 billion corporate loan for Transnet’s business recovery plan
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$1 billion corporate loan to Transnet, South…
- 9 July
How to use mining to unlock Mauritania’s potential
These are exciting times in Mauritania. This nation connecting West and North Africa is transforming…
- 2 July
Local content in oil & gas: A catalyst for shared growth in Namibia
In the oil and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries,…
- Jun- 2024 -27 June
Restoring economic growth – Connecting African countries and optimising the AfCFTA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a landmark achievement in the pursuit of…
