Leon Louw
Founder and Editor at WhyAfrica
Founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. Specialist in African affairs and the sustainable use of Africa's natural resources
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3 days ago |
whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw
Raising the bar will sustain momentum in DRC miningThe mining sector in the DRC needs to adopt and apply international standards. As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines.
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4 days ago |
whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw
Lunda a boost for USA’s critical mineral imports from ZambiaLunda Resources is a potential critical mineral powerhouse in Zambia. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazineUSA based Lunda Resources’ venture in Zambia is set to boost copper and cobalt exports from Zambia to the USA. Two years ago, Zambia exported more than USD51.3-million worth of refined copper to the USA.
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4 days ago |
currencynews.co.za | Leon Louw
The beauty of the 2025 national budget is that it might be the most significant and positive in 20 years. It encompasses far-reaching changes and ideas that have largely gone unnoticed. The budget beast is that it perpetuates the tax, deficit, debt and spending levels that drive the terrible triplets of unemployment, poverty and inequality.
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5 days ago |
whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw
On the flooded frontlines of Africa’s top copper projectsWater ingress, dewatering and submersible pumps is WhyAfrica’s focus this week. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. Underground water ingress, dewatering and submersible pumps are in the spotlight this week as two copper projects in Africa continue their battle against water.
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6 days ago |
whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw
Africa’s role in France’s New Rail DealAfrica already plays a significant role in the French governments New Rail Deal. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazineAlthough Africa already plays a significant role in the French governments “” (New Rail Deal), geopolitical tension could further strengthen existing ties.
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In countries like Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Egypt, and the DRC the energy transition is well under way. However, several of these projects have encountered friction regarding land use, community engagement and benefit-sharing. Read more: https://t.co/n9HOntaN9f
RT @mining: Guinea has revoked four gold exploration permits from Endeavour Mining as it continues to reclaim inactive and non-compliant mi…
Seismic activity at Ivanhoe's Kakula underground mine in the DRC has continued to occur intermittently over the past few days. Given the recent seismic activity, underground activities were suspended again on Saturday, May 25, 2025.