WASHINGTON, D.C. – Africa stands at the centre of the global critical minerals race, with vast reserves of lithium, cobalt, copper, graphite, manganese, rare earth elements and other strategic resources…
KINSHASA, DRC – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced an immediate ban on exports of copper and cobalt concentrates as the government intensifies efforts to promote domestic mineral…
digital infrastructure WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Paratus Namibia is highlighting its latest connectivity and communications technologies at the 13th Mining Expo & Conference, reinforcing the critical role of reliable digital infrastructure…
A new study by GEM Mining Consulting has warned that the next major disruption to global critical mineral supplies is unlikely to begin at a mine. Instead, vulnerabilities in processing…
As Zambia prepares for next week's general elections, the country's mining industry is looking beyond the political contest to the future of one of Africa's most important copper sectors. With…
Gold miners work at an artisanal site near Kidal in northern Mali on May 15, 2026. AFP/GETTY IMAGES The growing battle for control of gold mining areas is becoming a…
By Queeneth Vikisi, Project Manager: Business Development, BME Metallurgy Over more than twenty years in mining, I have learned that succeeding in this industry is not about becoming ‘one of…
Australian engineering company Monadelphous Group has secured a A$200 million (US$141 million) construction contract from BHP to support the expansion of iron ore handling infrastructure at the Nelson Point Port…
Brand Finance’s Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report shows that the global mining sector recorded a 5% year-on-year growth. Tongling Nonferrous Metals’ brand value is up 51%; named fastest…
The government has indicated that its mining-backed infrastructure fund could support financing of up to 500 billion CFA francs (approximately US$800 million) by leveraging steady annual income generated from the…