Mali is emerging as a central player in Africa’s evolving resource nationalism agenda, underpinned by vast gold reserves and growing efforts to capture more value from its mineral wealth. According…
South Africa’s gold sector is attracting renewed investor interest, driven by a shift toward smaller, lower-cost mining projects and modular processing technologies aimed at reversing decades of production decline. The…
Mozambique is advancing sweeping reforms to its mining sector, proposing a minimum 15% state stake in all projects and a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals—signalling a decisive shift…
South32 and Eskom are progressing discussions on a long-term electricity solution for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, with implementation targeted from 2031. The proposed framework—now at an advanced stage—aims…
LUSAKA – Zambia’s mining sector is showing renewed optimism, driven by strong global demand for copper and increased investment in expansion projects. Copper, a key component in renewable energy systems…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s lithium industry is gaining momentum, positioning the country as one of Africa’s fastest-growing players in the global battery minerals market. Driven by rising demand for electric vehicle…
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s mining industry is navigating a complex operating environment, as rising costs and persistent energy supply challenges continue to weigh on production and profitability. Electricity shortages and…
Africa is rapidly emerging as a central player in the global race for critical minerals, as demand for resources essential to the energy transition continues to surge. Minerals such as…
Mining continues to anchor the global economy, supplying the raw materials that power industries from construction to clean energy. As demand for both traditional commodities and critical minerals accelerates, a…
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference will feature Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council of South Africa, as a speaker. Scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in…