Battle for business

As Africa punches above its weight as a mining investment destination, it both attracts and competes with WA miners.

THE level of exploration activity being undertaken by junior miners in Africa is increasing, with Burkina Faso in particular coming more into focus as a promising gold producer.

WHEN Silver Lake Resources managing director Les Davis and Integra Mining chief Chris Cairns used the first day of the recent Diggers & Dealers Forum in Kalgoorlie to unveil the $1 billion merg

DEVELOPING nations' inexperience in the establishment of sustainable mining industries has meant some are missing out on the benefits afforded by new mining projects.