All articles by Patrick Kingsland

Patrick Kingsland

Foreign investment or grassroots growth – the future of mining in Rwanda

It is one of the smallest countries in Africa with a total area estimated at around 26,000km² and a population…
The complexities of military involvement in mining

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to one of the world's poorest populations, many of whom survive on…
Turning around Mexico’s mining meltdown

Mexico’s mining industry dates back as far as the Aztec empire and the ancient Maya civilisation. The search for minerals…
Mining exploration incentives around the world

With large upfront costs, years - if not decades - of hard work, along with the lingering prospect of the…
Talking toxic tailings reprocessing in Zambia

Part of Central Africa’s copperbelt, the city of Kabwe in Zambia has been described by some as “the world’s most…

Anglo American’s new sustainability strategy: does it hold up?

In March this year, the British-South African mining giant Anglo American announced a new sustainability strategy designed to “change” and…