Brian Menell

17 December 2010, Press Release Japanese Private Investment In African Resources Grows There are the first signs of a growing interest on the part of both Japanese institutional and private investors in finding the right channels to increase exposure to African natural resources, says Brian Menell, CEO of Kemet Global Ltd and former executive director…

Metal Miner Resource Nationalism: A Challenge to the Modern Mining Industry – Part One Stuart BurnsA keynote speech made by Brian Menell (chief executive of Kemet Group and CEO of Tinco, a vertically integrated tin miner) at the Mines and Money Conference in London, addresses a growing issue in the mining industry – namely, resource…

6 December 2011, Ben Kilbey Tin could head back toward $30,000/mt in 2012 on the back of strengthening demand and sluggish supply, BNP Paribas said in a note last week. “Stronger demand and sluggish supply may eventually lead to real physical market tightness, which should push the price back up towards $30,000/mt. And we retain…

8 December 2011, Ed Stoddard Mining companies risk facing ever stronger waves of nationalism in Africa if they fight off current government moves to force them to pay more taxes and reveal more information on local operations, industry consultants and some executives say. At a time when metals prices are high, companies that were granted…

7 December 2011, MineWeb Resource nationalism has become perhaps the most pressing concern nowadays for mining companies and they should be more sensitive in their approach to dealing with developing nations’ governments While focussing specifically on Africa, Kemet CEO Brian Menell’s warning to delegates at the Mines & Money conference in London is equally valid…

Mining MX: Target state mining firms, says Brian Menell MINING executives need to develop better political skills and engage in the creation of national mining companies to counter the negative impacts of resource nationalism. That’s according to Brian Menell – a member of South Africa’s influential Menell family which formerly controlled Avmin – and who…

MINES AND MONEY: Engaging is ‘key to surviving resource nationalism’ The key to navigating the pitfalls associated with resource nationalism in resource-rich countries is to forge relationships and engage with governments and state mining companies, according to Brian Menell, founder of South African mining and industrial conglomerate Anglovaal Group. “We need to engage not so…

6 December 2011, Press Release Brian Menell, chief executive of the Kemet group of companies, has recommended the mining industry embrace resource nationalism, rather than fighting it. Mr Menell, whose grandfather, Slip Menell, founded the Anglovaal Group in South Africa, eventual employer of more than 80,000 people, took joint charge of that group’s mining assets…

6 December 2011, Press Release Kemet CEO argues miners in Africa should ‘embrace this process now’ London, 6th December 2011: Mining companies risk jeopardising their future growth in Africa if they fail to work with governments towards their mutual best interests, Brian Menell warned delegates at today’s Mines & Money conference in London. “If we…

Metal Bulletin TINCO PROFILE: Rwandan tin producer eyes long-term growth Tinco Investments is a Rwanda-focused tin and related metals producer that emerged four years ago from the ashes of a former Belgian colonial mine. The company itself was created about 18 months ago, and production was re-established at five of Rwanda’s largest historical mines. It…

18 October 2011, Martin Creamer With supply constrained and demand robust, tin is currently a compelling market story, says Tinco CEO Brian Menell. The unlisted Tinco has five producing mines in the Rutongo concession area of Rwanda, Central Africa. Its 5 000 Rwanda mine employees produce more than 100 t/m of 72%-tin concentrate, all of…