In 2013, for the very first time, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) overtook Zambia to become Africa’s leading copper producer, with an output...
1. It’s the first step
Blasting is the very first step of the mining process. Explosives are placed deep in the ground (surface mining) or...
Did you know that advances in mining technology mean that you can now grow gold and copper next to your tomatoes and maize? This...
There is a myth that many people believe with regard to copper mining – that the price of copper alone determines the strength and...
To commit a billion dollars or more to a venture which might only show a return on investment 10 years from now is a...
The rewards in mining can be high, but so is the risk. Starting a new mining venture is a long and arduous journey, and...
Supply and demand: we all know how this works. If there’s too much of something (whether bricks, maize or tomatoes), there’s a glut and...
An easily understood feature of corporate taxation is that you only tax a business once it is making a profit. But what do you...
Outside of the aerospace and defense industries, mining is arguably the most capital-intensive business in the world.
You have to move a lot of earth...
Step 1
Ore is taken out of the ground
Holes are drilled in the ground (if it’s an open-pit mine) or in the rock-face (if it’s...
