Thought Leadership

Africa Adieu, or a Phoenix Rising?

The shifting global order puts African mining in the maelstrom. As current affairs shockwaves roll in, how should African miners adapt?

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Africa’s mining industry should be careful to ensure its future isn’t history

Africa’s mining industry should be careful to ensure...

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Year-end Reflections and the Outlook for 2025

2024 saw positive mining developments. Can the portents translate into tangible gains in 2025?

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COP29 Could be a Watershed for Zambia, for Africa, for the World.

Zambia can play a leading role in meeting the world’s climate goals. And smart COP29 negotiations can forge...

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Why Mining Companies in Africa Need Next-level Leadership

The mining industry faces complex challenges, especially in Africa. Leaders will need to dig deep to deliver. 

There may be industries...

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A Mining and Minerals Super-region? What Might this Mean for Africa?

Africa's resources, Gulf capital. These may be combining to forge a mining super-region.

Spanning Africa, the Middle East’s Gulf region and...

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How Miners in Africa Should be Strategising in a World

Metals & Mining Scenarios for the Next Decade: How Miners in Africa Should be Strategising in a ‘VUCA’ World

Part-2 of two...

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Metals & Mining Scenarios for the Next Decade

Metals & Mining Scenarios for the Next Decade: How Miners in Africa Should be Strategising in a ‘VUCA’ World

The mining industry is experiencing...

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AI in Mining: Game-Changer, or Techno-optimism?

How AI and related technologies are forging innovations in mining, and assessing the pros and possible cons of this.

Could artificial intelligence (AI) really...

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Futureproofing Zambia's mining companies

Futureproofing Zambia's mining companies:
What needs to be done?

The country's policies are heading in the right direction, and the outlook is positive. How can...

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MINING FOR PROFIT ‐ WITH PRINCIPLES.

Responsible and respectful mining requires that companies contribute to local communities. Is real impact happening, or is ESG a box to tick?

Look at any...

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Why Mining Needs Learning Management Systems as a Vital Compliance Tool

Compliance is a key ingredient in the transformation of the mining industry. Leading-edge Learning Management Systems or Learning Experience Platforms enable this. ...

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