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…
African governments are stepping up efforts to retain more value from their vast mineral wealth, with William Ruto calling for coordinated regional action to shift the continent away from exporting…
Zambia’s flagship Mingomba copper project has entered a critical new phase, with shaft sinking officially underway as the country pushes to scale up production and strengthen its position in global…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Africa’s mining sector, with countries from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Botswana deploying advanced technologies to accelerate mineral discovery, reduce exploration risk and…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to establish a 20,000-strong paramilitary unit to secure mining operations and mineral transport, in a move that underscores the country’s growing alignment…