Sustainability is critical Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions While efforts to discover high-quality Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other critical minerals are in overdrive, there are deep concerns about the environmental and social impacts of mining and processing these […]
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Close but not bacon yet The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini is a gem in the country’s crown. We came across this scene recently. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expedtions. When I was young the “experts” told me that a large campfire keeps lions and other wildlife away from camp at
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Running with the platinum bulls South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex powers a precious metals surge as platinum reaches for the stars. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine Early this morning platinum was trading at between USD1,300 to USD1,320 per ounce, marking a significant rally since the
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Around Africa Expedition makes new deep-sea discoveries OceanX and OceanQuest has made remarkable discoveries in Africa’s oceans. Following the start of the groundbreaking “Around Africa Expedition” on the 30th of January 2025, the expedition, which began in Moroni, Comoros, has now made a historic stop at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Harbour, marking the first time
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“The Zambezi River challenges me, physically and mentally. Like arriving at the summit of a mountain. For the river has dominated my adult life. After all the travel, the readings, and the studying, I experience no sense of conquest, but instead a feeling of awe. Awe at how little I have learnt, compared to how
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