News & Media

Social license & sustainability Challenges & opportunities in African mining

Monday, February 24, 2025

She addresses:

The biggest challenges in monitoring mining partnerships and strategies to overcome them
Whether securing a social license to operate is enough to future-proof African mining
The role of social license in mitigating risks for critical minerals mining
Bridging the gap between global mineral demand and the local impact on communities

Discover expert perspectives on responsible mining and the path to sustainable development in Africa’s mining sector.

Market News

View all

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Marikana: Mining industry urged to turn remembrance into renewal

Sibanye-Stillwater says the legacy of Marikana must be measured through trust, dignity and shared economic opportunity.

Articles

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Thungela strengthens coal platform as rail recovery and asset extensions support growth

Thungela sold 7.4 Mt into the export market during H1,26, including 600,000 t of third-party coal. Export sales exceeded production, with the company able to leverage additional rail allocation opportunities alongside an improvement in Transnet Freight Rail's performance.

Digital Diaries

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Partnerships drive Giyani’s path to Botswana manganese development

Backing from the IDC, African Rainbow Capital and engagement with Botswana's Minerals Development Company are helping Giyani Metals advance its K.Hill project as it pursues offtake agreements, project financing and a targeted 2027 construction start.