Nickel smelter in Sorowako, Indonesia. Stock image. A sharp rise in global sulphur prices—triggered by geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war—is increasing production costs for both African copper miners…
BMG has expanded its service to businesses operating in remote areas in the Eastern Cape, with the launch of a new mobile sales and support initiative. “Toolbox on the Move”…
Africa is intensifying efforts to unlock its vast mineral wealth, with governments across the continent moving toward greater policy alignment and regional collaboration. These efforts will take centre stage at…
Tanzania is taking decisive steps to reform its coal industry, issuing a directive for stakeholders to establish a national association aimed at addressing long-standing market bottlenecks and improving sector performance.…
A view of the Koné project area. Credit: Montage Gold. Montage Gold has significantly strengthened the outlook of its flagship Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, reporting a major increase in…
Africa is entering a new phase in its mining evolution, as countries rich in bauxite begin shifting from raw material exports to local alumina refining—a move that could significantly boost…
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcoming DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo during a visit to Beijing in 2023. Credit: China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs via X The Democratic Republic of the…
The Kameelburg project in Namibia is gaining renewed attention after delivering 603 metres of continuous mineralisation, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of Africa’s most promising critical…
Calls are growing across Africa for governments and labour unions to take a more active role in advancing local mineral processing, as industry leaders push for a shift away from…
Ethiopia has signed $13.1 billion in investment agreements across energy, mining, manufacturing, and real estate, reinforcing its ambition to become a regional hub for industrialisation and clean energy. The deals…