South Africa’s mining reforms draw interest from Indian Investors.

The reforms are part of a wider shift that began under the government’s Operation Vulindlela programme launched in 2020, which aimed to reduce red tape, unlock investment, and allow greater private-sector participation in key sectors. Since 2023, Pretoria has accelerated efforts, particularly in transport and logistics, where inefficiencies in rail and ports have long hampered mineral exports. […]

Anand Mahindra on India becoming 4th largest economy: “For us to keep Rising, India needs…”

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra recently took to social media to acknowledge India’s achievement of becoming world’s 4th largest economy in the world. Recently, India surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, a significant milestone that has drawn widespread celebration and reflection from business leaders across the nation. Mahindra posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) […]

Africa’s largest bauxite producer cancels 46 mining licenses amid sector reform

The action is part of Guinea’s sweeping sector-wide reform aimed at curbing regulatory violations, boosting revenue collection, and ensuring that mining activities contribute more directly to national development goals. The government sources say the number of affected permits  could be as high as 53, in what analysts interpret as a signal to larger operators that […]

California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world.

California’s economy has surpassed Japan’s, making the Golden state the fourth largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday. The state’s nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, according to data from the International Monetary Fund and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn nominal GDP. California now ranks behind the US at $29.18tn, China at $18.74tn […]