Africa must move beyond exporting raw minerals and instead focus on value-added processing to unlock jobs, industrial growth and long-term development, Egypt’s petroleum minister has said. Speaking at a roundtable…
Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum. Image: Louis Watum Kabamba | X The Democratic Republic of Congo—already a global heavyweight in copper and cobalt production—is seeking to significantly diversify its mining portfolio…
Platinum and palladium prices have continued their upward momentum into early 2026, underpinned by ongoing supply constraints, trade-related disruptions and stronger-than-expected physical demand. This is according to Bank of America Global…
By Bradley Riviera As West Africa’s mining industry continues to evolve, Weir has established a strong regional footprint built on local expertise, operational capability and in-country capacity. This approach is…
Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. It is a welcome addition to the PowerROC…
Cementation Africa is leveraging a carefully structured fleet management strategy to improve operational safety, cost efficiency, and project flexibility across its underground mining and shaft-sinking operations. By combining in-house engineering…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a US$64 million acquisition finance facility to Levene Energy Development Limited, enabling the company to acquire a strategic minority stake in Axxela Limited, one…
London-based investment firm La Mancha Resource Capital has reduced its stake in Endeavour Mining following a sharp rise in the gold miner’s share price over the past year. La Mancha’s…
By Jayden Bagshaw Surging global demand for copper is reshaping Southern and Central Africa’s transport map, thrusting Zambia and its neighbours into the centre of an intensifying geopolitical and commercial…
A mining dispute in Burundi has escalated to international arbitration, with Ntega Holding Burundi initiating proceedings against the Burundian government at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. The…