Several African governments and business-led investment groups are exploring potential equity stakes in De Beers, as its parent company Anglo American considers reducing or exiting its ownership in the diamond…
Mining continues to anchor Africa’s export stability and revenue generation, with the sector delivering multi-billion-dollar returns across several economies since 2024 and maintaining strong momentum into 2025. Rising global demand…
The Zambia government has introduced new regulatory measures encouraging mining companies to pay taxes in a way that supports national debt repayment and long-term development priorities. Speaking on the policy…
Criterion Equipment’s new TCM F(G)(D)M40–55(C) NT series forklift trucks offer a balanced combination of power, precision and protection in materials handling and logistics. The automatic transmission and integrated safety controls…
The open pit mine where the diamond was found. It's the largest uncovered in over a century. Botswana has announced plans to open an embassy in Moscow and is actively…
Morila mine in Mali. Credit: Barrick Bamako, Mali — Suspected jihadist militants attacked the Morila gold mine over the weekend, setting fire to mining equipment and briefly abducting seven employees before…
Image: Kamoa-Kakula Ivanhoe Mines has achieved a major operational milestone with the first production of copper anodes at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, following the successful commissioning of Africa’s largest copper…
The closure of open pit mines has long been one of South Africa’s most pressing mining challenges. Poorly managed closures have left communities exposed to environmental hazards, safety risks, and…
By Solomon Ekanem Zambia has made history by becoming the first African nation to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move underscores Beijing’s expanding financial influence…
Getty Image Precious metals surged to unprecedented levels on Friday, capping a historic end-of-year rally driven by geopolitical tensions and weakness in the US dollar. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium…