Posts by ERG Africa

ERG has donated in support of recovery efforts in the Republics of Mozambique and Zimbabwe after the devastation of Cyclone Idai. The Group provided substantial cash donations to both the Mozambique Red Cross and the National Disaster Fund in Zimbabwe. Benedikt Sobotka, Chief Executive Officer of ERG, said: “On behalf of the Group I would…

Publication: Mine Date: 26 March 2019 Author: Scarlett Evans Capable of tracing metals from extraction to production, blockchain technology offers a novel means of keeping the supply chain sustainable. Now, it is being piloted by Eurasian Resources Group at its cobalt plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scarlett Evans finds out more from CEO…

22 March is World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance event that draws attention to the urgency of establishing sustainable fresh water management systems in all parts of the world. ERGA plays an important role in helping African communities to access crucial water resources. Our company invests between $5-6 million in CSR initiatives across…

1. Eursasian Resources Group (ERG) is committed to Africa with a number of projects across the continent. Group has invested billions of dollars in mining operations and associated social and infrastructure development initiatives. 2. ERG’s cobalt and copper assets represent our core business. Both metals are key priorities and drivers for the Group and its…

In February 2019, 50 Frontier Mine (DRC) employees “braved” a course in snake handling, – identification, – bite treatment and first aid for venomous bites. Looking at the photos one would say they rather “enjoyed” their course with little to no evidence of fear! This is a very important course considering the nature of ERG…

ERG Africa participated in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2019 conference that took place on 4-7 February in Cape Town. Gillian Davidson (Sustainability Advisor to Group CEO) represented the World Economic Forum’s Global Battery Alliance, of which Eurasian Resources Group is a founding member. She participated in the session: “Bringing Responsible Sourcing to Life:…

The Metalkol RTR development in the DRC includes the construction of a new Residual Storage Facility. Samukonga village, a small community living on the perimeter of the project, was identified as a primarily impacted area. The community, therefore, needed to be relocated before construction started. Metalkol RTR constructed a new village to host the displaced…

Try to imagine if you can, living for 25 years without access to potable water. The community at UCK Township in the DRC survived for those years by: • digging shallow wells along the Musonoi River Valley and drawing water • collecting water from infiltrations at Kingamyambo Tailings Dam or from the Dilala River waste water…

Publication: The European StingDate: 23 January 2019Authors: Benedikt Sobotka, Chief Executive Officer, Eurasian Resources Group & Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer, BASF There is a growing need for mobility – worldwide. By 2025, there will be approximately 1.5 billion cars on the roads. Electromobility, especially in combination…

Media: CNBC Africa Topic: Opportunities, challenges of doing business in Africa – Eurasian Resources Group CEO Date: 22 January 2019 At the World Economic Forum 2019 in Davos, Benedikt Sobotka (ERG’s CEO) spoke to CNBC Africa about how ERG plays an integral part in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, particularly through its operations and the commodities…