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Sahel gold boom boosts economies but poses challenges

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SAHEL

Gold mining in the Sahel.

Dam breach may bring South African regulatory changes

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SOUTH AFRICA

Another wall collapsed yesterday, although without deaths or injuries. Although the owners have accepted a degree of liability, the disaster raises broader questions about the…

Labour will pose hurdles to South Africa auto sector

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's automobile sector.

Future of mining is Africa’s for the taking

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AFRICA

The future of mining and its potential in Africa.

Congo’s cobalt monopoly plans face challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's artisanal cobalt sector.

Ethiopia’s debt plans may spare private creditors

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement provoked panic among some bondholders but their concerns appear unfounded given Ethiopia's overall debt sustainability and the government's ability to engage with…

Mali's junta will seek to increase revenue from mining

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MALI

The code allows the state to take up to a 30% stake in new projects, a substantial increase over the 20% stake allowed under the previous (2019) code. The revised legislation aims…

China ties help South African leader's political aims

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SOUTH AFRICA/CHINA

The outlook for South Africa-China relations.