Congo-Kinshasa: Mining DR Congo’s Cobalt – False Solution to Climate Transition?
Fairphone / Flickr More than 50% of global cobalt production comes from the DR Congo. In the Katanga province, where many of the cobalt mines are found, about 15 to…
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Cementation Africa engineering excellence built on decades of experience
Cementation Africa’s reputation as a global leader in shaft sinking and mine development is underpinned by decades of engineering experience and deep technical capability, residing with the company’s Mine Engineering…
South Africa’s Mining Sector: Critical Logistics Reforms Boosting Productivity
The Critical Role of Logistics in Mining Productivity South Africa's mining sector stands as a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and export earnings. However, the…
Nigeria Inks Major Deepwater Deal with TotalEnergies to Boost Energy Security
Nigeria has cemented a significant new partnership with energy giant TotalEnergies to develop its deepwater oil potential. The production-sharing contract, which includes local firm South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), covers two major…
A Chinese mining company is accused of covering up the extent of a major toxic spill in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions…
African Mining Week (AMW) to Feature Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministers
As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their…
Burkina Faso’s nationalization rattles West Africa’s gold sector
Kiaka gold mine. (Image courtesy of West African Resources.) Burkina Faso is accelerating its drive to nationalize natural resources, requesting this week to acquire another 35% of West African Resources’ (ASX:…
South Africa’s Infrastructure-Driven Mining Growth Gains Investor Confidence
By Bradley Riviera South Africa’s mining sector is gaining renewed investor confidence thanks to a coordinated infrastructure investment strategy unveiled at African Mining Week 2025. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC),…
Mali’s Gold Sector Attracts New Investment Amid Political Stabilization and Regulatory Shifts
By Bradley Riviera Mali’s gold industry is undergoing a complex but promising transformation, as political stabilization and high global gold prices draw renewed interest from international investors. Despite recent turbulence,…
Technology and Sustainability Drive Africa’s Mining Future
By Bradley Riviera At African Mining Week 2025, the spotlight turned to innovation and sustainability as key drivers of Africa’s mining future. Tech firms showcased autonomous haul trucks, drone-based geological…
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