Globe 24-7 and Trust Africa have launched a new joint venture in Guinea aimed at strengthening mining recruitment and workforce solutions across West Africa as investment in the region’s mining…
Africa is becoming increasingly important in the global race for critical minerals as demand rises from clean energy, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. The continent holds significant resources of cobalt,…
Uganda’s export earnings increased by 10.2% year on year in July, supported by stronger shipments of gold, cocoa, flowers and maize, according to the country’s finance ministry. Export receipts rose…
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed operations at its Nchanga smelter in Zambia after more than three months of maintenance and refurbishment. The Vedanta-owned mining company said the smelter returned…
Côte d’Ivoire is rapidly expanding its gold mining industry as the world’s largest cocoa producer seeks to diversify government revenues and reduce its reliance on agriculture. The country has significantly…
The growing focus on extending the life of existing processing infrastructure is reshaping how mining companies across Africa approach equipment, maintenance and plant optimisation, according to FLS following Electra Mining…
Image: Barrick_Loulo_Mali Multiple unions representing workers at Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali have issued strike notices, with industrial action scheduled to begin from September 28 if outstanding labour…
African stakeholders will meet in Accra, Ghana, on October 21, 2026, to discuss the development of a dedicated hub aimed at strengthening artisanal and small-scale mining enterprises across the continent.…
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has signed a $498 million agreement with China’s NERIN Engineering to construct a major copper recovery plant at its operations in Chingola, Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The…
West Africa is becoming increasingly important to global precious metals producers, with its substantial gold resources and relatively fast mine development timelines attracting mining companies despite higher geopolitical and operational…