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Mining in Sudan

Despite riches of gold, iron ore, chromite, zinc, aluminium, nickel, and many other minerals, mining in Sudan contributes just 4% to the country’s GDP, with the yellow metal being the main driver. Now the industry may be in for a further boost as Pan African Resources has secured five prospecting concessions

2022-05-23T07:01:23+00:00May 20th, 2022|Our Mines|

ESG Milestones in 2021

Progress Report: Five Exciting ESG Milestones in 2021

Every responsible miner needs to understand the impact their operations can have on the environment and community relations, and develop an appropriate environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework to improve conditions and counter any negative effects that may arise. Pan African Resources is dedicated to responsible and sustainable environmental
2023-05-22T15:13:12+00:00Apr 19th, 2021|ESG|

National Budget 2021 Behind The Tax Cuts

South Africans could afford a slight sigh of relief as finance minister Tito Mboweni outlined a national budget for 2021/2022 that included tax cuts for both consumers and business in his 24 February Budget Speech. Less than a year ago, the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) outlined the need to increase taxes by R40 billion over
2023-05-22T15:47:59+00:00Mar 22nd, 2021|Investing, News|

Gold Mining ESG Factors

Gold Mining ESG Factors in The Value-Creation Lifecycle

Value creation in the mining industry has moved from purely being able to supply gold, to having sustainable, ethical, and environmentally cognizant operations. In the past year alone (2020) Pan African Resources has reinforced its Environmental, Sustainability, and Financial pillars as a business. As a firmament for
2023-05-22T15:30:29+00:00Nov 24th, 2020|Sustainability|

New Consort Gold Mine Unearths High-Grade Ore

Consort Gold Mine

When people speak about ‘striking gold’ or say, ‘this is a gold mine’, it usually means they have found extraordinary success in an undertaking. For gold mining companies, the above phrase holds both figurative and literal meanings. In the last two years, Pan African Resources (PAR) has increased its efforts in active gold
2023-05-22T15:51:09+00:00Aug 18th, 2020|Our Mines|

Now Is The Best Time To Invest In Gold Shares

Basics Of Gold Shares Explained

When considering investing in gold shares, it’s necessary to understand the fact that you’re not investing in physical gold but rather an investment security; most commonly this will be an ETC – the commodity version of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). An ETC will track the price of gold bullion (called ‘exposure’), but a gold mutual fund will typically hold
2023-03-27T19:27:11+00:00Jun 9th, 2020|Investing|

Elikhulu, and The Value Of Tailings

With the right conditions and application of technology, historical mine tailings can be a lucrative source of minerals. This is exemplified by the Elikhulu Tailings Retreatment Plant at Evander Gold Mine, as PAN African Resources’ Chief Executive Officer Cobus Loots discusses

  Large tailings facilities from historic underground mining operations have presented significant liabilities,
2023-05-22T15:04:45+00:00Mar 18th, 2020|Our Mines|
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