Digital innovation drives growth and competition in DRC mining
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- Category: Mining in AFRICA Features
- Published on 04 July 2017
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Digital innovation is driving transformation within the local mining sector. This shift, according to leading converged ICT solutions provider, iWayAfrica, is driving growth and becoming a key differentiator within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With over 25 international mining groups active in the region, the mining sector has become significant as it is also widely known for the world's production of cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, tin and gold.
Mine excursion: Stirring up the west coast
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- Published on 16 May 2017
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A phosphate mine in the Western Cape has forged ahead with its plans despite opposition from a small group of environmentalists, writes Leon Louw.
Graphite glut stirs SADC slumber
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- Published on 08 May 2017
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The increase in popularity of electric vehicles and rechargeable batteries has resulted in a renewed interest in lithium, graphite and cobalt deposits, especially in Africa, writes Dr Nicolaas Steenkamp.
Bisie: a compelling investment
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- Published on 05 May 2017
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Alphamin’s Bisie tin project in the DRC is keeping imaginations alive and investors intrigued. CEO Boris Kamstra spoke to Nicola Theunissen at this year’s Mining Indaba.
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