Ghana Moves to Rewrite Mining Laws to Capture Bigger Share of Gold Revenues
Ghana is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its mining laws as it seeks to secure a larger share of revenues from soaring gold prices—a move that has raised concerns among…
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Inside Africa’s High-Stakes Push for Mineral Sovereignty
Across Africa, governments are tightening control over mineral exports through bans, quotas, and tariffs on unprocessed resources—signalling a decisive shift toward mineral sovereignty and domestic value creation. From lithium and…
Afreximbank Strengthens Angola’s Energy Sector with US$1.75bn Facility for Sonangol
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), working alongside other mandated lead arrangers, has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, marking a major boost for Angola’s oil…
Zambia’s Copper Output Rises 8% in 2025 as Mining Reforms Begin to Deliver Results
Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of Congo, recorded an 8% increase in copper production in 2025, signalling early gains from ongoing mining sector reforms. According to…
Former Endeavour Mining CEO Returns to African Gold Sector After Payment Probe
Endeavour Mining former CEO Sebastien de Montessus. (Credit: Endeavour Mining) Former Endeavour Mining chief executive Sébastien de Montessus has resurfaced in the African gold sector, taking the helm of an…
Shamrock Handling Concepts – Multi-directional Forklift Trucks Save Space and Reduce Costs in Warehousing
Image: Combilift multi-directional forklift trucks Shamrock Handling Concepts offers innovative warehouse planning solutions, through advanced multi-directional forklift technology that can double storage capacity, without the need for costly building expansions.…
Mali’s Gold Crackdown Deepens as Authorities Detain Mine Officials
Authorities in Mali have detained five senior managers linked to the operator of the Yanfolila gold mine, marking a further escalation in the government’s enforcement of its revised mining regulations.…
South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Exports Rise 11% on Improved Rail Performance
Richards Bay Coal Terminal By Jayden Bagshaw Coal exports from South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) increased by 11% in 2025 to 57.66 million metric tonnes—their highest level in…
Zambia Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Hub in North-West Following Military Operation
Authorities in Zambia have shut down a large illegal gold mining site in the country’s north-west after a coordinated military operation aimed at restoring order and protecting mineral resources. The…
Australian Investors Target Egypt’s Mining Sector Amid Reform Drive
By Bradley Riviera Growing Investment Interest Australian mining and strategic advisory firm Hunter & Co. has signalled intent to invest in Egypt’s mining industry, citing recent reforms and investment incentives…
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