Latest Interviews

AFRICAN ENERGY CHAMBER

"We strongly advocate for free markets, limited government control, and energy growth."

ELEPHANT TRADE

"Vocational training needs to be improved. This lack of certification and specialization is slowing down the development of Congolese subcontractors."

CHAMBER OF MINES BURKINA FASO

"Despite recent security challenges, Burkina Faso has a strong track record of opening an average of 1.2 new mines annually since 2010. We expect this trend to continue."

STANDARD BANK DRC

"Over the past year, Standard Bank has injected hundreds of millions of dollars into the mining industry."

BUREAU VERITAS

“People are often comfortable with the status quo and using techniques they know, but things are changing rapidly in our industry.”

ORMSTON LIST FRAWLEY LLP

"The biggest challenge is that mineral projects take a long time to explore and develop, while markets offer comparatively short windows for financing."