Africa's growing importance in the global critical minerals market will take centre stage when industry leaders, investors and policymakers gather for African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 in Cape Town from…
Liberia is preparing to showcase its growing mining and energy potential to the international investment community as it hosts the Liberia International Mining & Energy Conference (LIMEC) 2026 in Monrovia…
Southern African countries have been urged to shift away from exporting raw minerals and instead develop regional value chains that support industrialisation, technology development and long-term economic growth. Speaking during…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Africa's abundant mineral resources are once again at the centre of global attention, but industry leaders are warning that the continent's long-term success will depend…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Gold Fields has taken another significant step towards extending the life of one of Africa's most productive gold mines after submitting a new mining lease…
The timing of Zambia's proposal is particularly significant. Global competition for critical minerals continues to intensify as demand grows for copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and rare earth elements required…
AFEX and Groeneveld-BEKA displayed together. Credit: AFEX AFEX, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty fire suppression systems, has expanded its strategic partnership with Groeneveld-BEKA to include South Africa and the United…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer South African platinum producer Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has temporarily suspended mining operations at its flagship Rustenburg complex following a series of fatal workplace incidents…
Africa's drive to gain greater value from its vast mineral wealth is gathering momentum, with Zambia taking the lead in proposing the creation of a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange.…
Africa is taking a stronger stance on the future of its critical minerals, with governments and development finance institutions calling for greater African ownership of the continent's vast natural resources…