JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa’s transition away from coal-fired power generation is being complicated by the growing environmental and financial burden of hundreds of abandoned coal mines, according to…
KHARTOUM, Sudan – Sudan has announced sweeping regulatory measures targeting its vast artisanal mining sector, which accounts for approximately 80% of the country’s gold production, as authorities seek to curb…
The Southern African Development Community (Southern African Development Community) has launched a five-year regional initiative aimed at reducing the export of raw critical minerals and promoting value addition within the…
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$16.7 million financing package for Liberia to support reforms aimed at improving fiscal sustainability, strengthening public financial management, and enhancing governance in…
Tenke Fungurume mine is one of the largest producers of copper and cobalt in the DRC. (Image courtesy of CMOC.) Operations at the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), the Democratic Republic of…
Orapa, meaning “resting place for lions”, has been operating since 1971. (Image courtesy of Debswana.) Botswana is seeking support from the United Arab Emirates and Oman as it explores opportunities to…
The global lithium market has staged a strong recovery in 2026 after enduring a prolonged downturn that pushed prices to multi-year lows throughout much of 2024 and 2025. However, industry…
SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearings offer what standard bearings cannot - a powerful combination of an innovative split design coupled with premium quality and excellent craftmanship. This pairing…
By Bradley Riviera For decades, diesel has been the lifeblood of Africa's mining industry. From haul trucks in the copper belts of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to…
Namibia's mining industry continues to demonstrate its importance as a cornerstone of the national economy, supporting more than 166,000 jobs in 2025 while contributing significantly to government revenues, local procurement,…