Sector Focus: Mining’s Role in Africa’s Export Performance and Economic Stability
Africa’s mining sector remains central to export performance — bolstering national incomes and trade resilience…
Ghana Mining Reform 2026: Phasing Out Stability Pacts and Doubling Royalties | Agrifocus Africa
Ghana plans radical mining reforms in 2026 — ending long-term stability agreements and significantly increasing…
Market Signals: Mining Sector in Economic Data Spotlight
Early 2026 economic data puts mining in focus as inflation, output and trade data shape…
Mining Technology Trends in Africa: Digitalization, ESG and Community Partnerships
Mining in Africa evolves with digitalization, sustainability investments and strengthened community partnerships — key trends…
Mali’s Gold Output Slumps: Production Down Nearly 23% Amid Regulatory Challenges
Mali’s gold industry contracts sharply — output down 22.9% in 2025 amid regulatory disputes and…
Africa’s Top Gold Producer Cancels Long-Term Mining Deals, Hikes Royalties as Gold Prices Surge
Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana, is reshaping its mining policy framework as soaring global gold…
Morocco, Saudi Arabia Move to Strengthen Cooperation in the Mining Sector
Morocco and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the mining sector,…
Petroleum Minister Urges Africa to Shift Toward Value-added Mining
Africa must move beyond exporting raw minerals and instead focus on value-added processing to unlock…
Congo Advances $29 Billion Iron Ore and Logistics Project to Diversify Mining Sector
Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum. Image: Louis Watum Kabamba | X The Democratic Republic of Congo—already…