Mining a key component in Namibia’s economy

Namibia’s mining sector generated $1.6-billion in mining export earnings during 2011, contributing about 11% to the country’s gross domestic product, with the country’s buoyed uranium mining sector forecast to be the single largest mining...

Concern over proposed amendments to Mozambique’s mining law

The proposed amendments to Mozambique’s mining legislation could discourage international entities from investing in the coal-laden country, as it will raise the level of uncertainty in investment security, market research company Frost &...

$7.1bn coal project pipeline to drive Mozambique mining growth

Mozambique is poised to become a significant coking coal producer within the next three to five years, with its coal sector accounting for 61% of the total value of the project pipeline, Frost & Sullivan research associate Christy Tawii said on...