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Mining Indaba 2026: Uniting Stakeholders to Shape Africa’s Resource Future
Mining Indaba 2026 is set to return to Cape Town from 9–12 February, positioning itself…
Chinese-Owned Mine Spill Puts Zambia’s Environmental Enforcement to the Test
Recovery of polluted water systems, farmland and livelihoods expected to take years Nearly a year…
Africa Adds 2.4 GW of Solar Capacity in 2025 as Total Crosses 20 GW
Africa’s solar energy sector reached a major milestone in 2025, with the continent’s total operational…
Ghana’s Mining Reforms Risk Choking Investment, Warns Industry Body
Ghana’s mining sector could face slower investment and reduced output if proposed reforms to the…
Petra’s 42-carat Blue Diamond Reignites Confidence in Natural Gems
The 41.82-carat blue diamond unearthed at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. (Image courtesy of…
Axian Energy Secures Nordic Grant to Accelerate Renewables Rollout in Africa
Pan-African conglomerate Axian has secured a near-USD 1 million (EUR 852,773) grant for its energy…
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…