Thought Leadership
Africa’s mining: in great shape or dire straits?
The current crisis points to the need to shore up while staying focused on the longer term opportunities Africa’s...
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Africa’s metals and minerals: Zambia cracks the Resource Curse
The copper-rich country models how the mining industry can catalyse meaningful transformation on...
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ESG in mining: fix the flaws
by Lafras Luitingh ‘Who Cares Wins’ was the title of a 2004 United Nations report, one of many that have spun off from...
Zambia’s Mining Industry Can Catalyse an African Renaissance
It’s a vision rooted in history, with a contemporary zeitgeist. Can Africa seize the opportunity?
Kansanshi S3: One of many indicators of Zambia's next-level progress
Big moves are under way at FQM’s mines. It’s good news for us...
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?
Africa’s mining industry should be careful to ensure its future isn’t history
Africa’s mining industry should be careful to ensure...
Year-end Reflections and the Outlook for 2025
2024 saw positive mining developments. Can the portents translate into tangible gains in 2025?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Futureproofing Zambia's mining companies
Futureproofing Zambia's mining companies:
The country's policies are heading in the right direction, and the outlook is positive. How can...
What needs to be done?
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...
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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