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European weapons and Africa’s defense-critical raw materials

5 days ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

European weapons and Africa’s defense-critical raw materials Africa could play a crucial role in Europe’s new focus on building weapons. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. While in Italy last month, I closely followed the developing story about the increased budget for building weapons in Europe. Most of Europe’s military stock has been depleted through military aid to Ukraine.
Notes on African exploration projects

6 days ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Notes on African exploration projectsThere are several interesting mineral exploration projects in the pipeline in Africa. By Leon Louw, founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine.
Tailings standard highlights value of planning for mine closure

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Tailings standard highlights value of planning for mine closureClosure planning and a holistic approach is critical. The holistic approach of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) considers risks throughout the life cycle of a tailings storage facility (TSF) – including the decades following closure and, in some cases, even longer where stability or environmental concerns persist.
USA secures more critical mineral in the DRC

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

USA secures more critical minerals in the DRCThe USA is showing its hand in the DRC with more critical mineral deals expected. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine.
Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprint

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Springlake acquisition expands Menar’s anthracite footprintMenar has added KwaZulu-Natal-based Springlake Colliery to its portfolio. Menar has added another layer to their South African growth story with the acquisition of the Springlake Colliery, an anthracite mine located about 45 kilometres from Newcastle in KwaZulu Natal. Menar acquired Springlake from Mylotex (Pty) Ltd after the mine was placed under business rescue.
ESG Skills and how to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

ESG Skills and how to bridge the supply and demand ‘gap’Demand for green skills outstrips supplyOver the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life sciences, and social sciences.
Cape Verde aims to become the tech island of West Africa

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Cape Verde aims to become the tech island of West AfricaThe Government of Cape Verde has inaugurated Tech Park Cape Verde Tech Park Cape Verde is a centre of excellence for tech companies, marking a milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey. Funded by a €45.59 million investment from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the investment represents nearly 2% of Cape Verde’s GDP and is a key component of the country’s strategy to diversify its economy.
Promoting conservation in Malawi

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Promoting conservation in MalawiStandard Bank and World Vision collaborate to promote conservation in MalawiStandard Bank and World Vision International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience in Malawi. This first partnership under Standard Bank’s “Mtengo Wanga – my tree” is funding forest regeneration to a tune of Mk240-million over three years.
Steenkampskraal fully funded to advance development in South Africa

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Steenkampskraal fully funded to advance development in South AfricaThe Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine in South Africa is now fully funded. News out of South Africa this morning is that the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM), based in the Western Cape Province, is now fully funded to advance its reclamation, refurbishment and laboratory operations.
Despite headwinds Africa remains on the investor map

1 week ago | whyafrica.co.za | Leon Louw

Despite headwinds Africa remains on the investor mapAt WhyAfrica we are optimistic about Africa despite currency and geopolitical concerns. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. Despite global economic and political turmoil Africa presents a range of opportunities for those investors with an appetite for risk.