The largest country in Africa, Algeria remains mainly underexplored as regards non-hydrocarbons mineral deposits, pointing to major potential opportunities in the mining sector. The authorities are keen to develop the industry, not only in order to boost minerals output itself, but also to provide raw materials for a range of emerging industries. The new mining law and the incentives it...
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Chapter | Industry & Mining from The Report: Algeria 2016
Amid the constant change that has recently characterised North Africa, Algeria has charted a path of relative stability. This is largely due to vast oil and gas resources that have made it Africa’s fourth-largest economy.
Articles & Analysis | New waves of production and investment in Ghana's gold mines improve sector outlook from The Report: Ghana 2017
The launch of gold production at several new mining sites and a recovery in gold prices appear to be offsetting a trend towards decline in Ghana’s gold production and revenue, while ongoing exploration backed by greenfield investments is signalling further untapped potential in the country’s gold mining. These developments, along with the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sulemanu Koney, CEO, Ghana Chamber of Mines: Interview from The Report: Ghana 2017
Articles & Analysis | Modernisation of small-scale mining in Ghana provides opportunites for sector growth from The Report: Ghana 2017
Following a lengthy process that included various stakeholder consultations and independent reviews, Ghana adopted a Minerals and Mining Policy in February 2016. The policy provides a comprehensive framework for sector governance, seeking to ensure it works as a catalyst for economic growth and contributes to sustainable development.
Articles & Analysis | Ghana government takes steps to address a recent decline in mining from The Report: Ghana 2017
With prices on stronger ground in global markets, mining companies are starting to display renewed interest in gold mining. In Ghana, this precious metal represents more than 80% of mining activities, and an uptick in gold prices has led to flurry of activity, with companies signing agreements, initiating production and seeking land for...