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Micheal van Wyk Angola, Energies Summit 2026, Namibia, Sintana Energy

Sintana Energy Returns to Africa Energies Summit 2026

Sintana Energy Inc has confirmed it will return as a bronze sponsor of the Africa Energies Summit 2026, reinforcing its presence at one of the African upstream sector’s key investment…

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Micheal van Wyk Plantcor, STAMICO, Tanzania

STAMICO and Plantcor Sign Strategic Agreement for Kigosi Gold Mining Project in Tanzania

State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd to develop the Kigosi Gold Mining Project in Bukombe District, Geita Region.…

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Micheal van Wyk Lithium Concentrate, Raw Materials, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Bans Exports of Raw Minerals and Lithium Concentrate to Boost Local Beneficiation

Zimbabwe has announced an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, marking a significant escalation in the country’s push for in-country value addition and tighter…

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Micheal van Wyk African Mining Indaba 2026, FMBcapital Holdings Plc

FMBcapital Holdings Plc Participates in Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026

FMBcapital Holdings Plc, which operates as First Capital Bank in Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe, took part in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 held from 9 to…

International News Minerals Projects

Micheal van Wyk Standard Gauge Railway, Tanzania, Uganda

Uganda Plans Railway Link to Tanzania, Opening New Export Route for Minerals

Uganda is exploring plans to connect a new railway line under construction to Tanzania’s developing rail network, potentially creating a major new export route for minerals such as gold, copper,…

Business Energy Local News Technology

Micheal van Wyk Smart Grid, Solar, South Africa

Solar, Wind and Smart Grids Transform South Africa’s Mining Sector

By Amy Musgrave South Africa’s mining sector is undergoing a major energy transition, with solar power, wind energy, battery storage and smart grid technologies reshaping how mines operate. Once viewed…

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Micheal van Wyk Namibia, South Africa, zambia

Africa’s $29.5 Trillion Mineral Wealth Set to Drive Mining Jobs and Industrial Growth

Africa’s vast $29.5 trillion mineral wealth is positioning the continent as a global powerhouse in critical minerals, with the potential to significantly expand mining sector jobs, industrialization, and downstream value…

Business Projects Technology

Micheal van Wyk AI Data Center

AI Data Center Boom in Africa: What It Means for the Mining Sector

The AI data center boom in Africa is reshaping demand for critical minerals and presenting major growth opportunities for the continent’s mining industry. With global data center capacity expected to…

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Micheal van Wyk China

Top 10 African Countries That Secured China’s $66.1bn in Energy Financing (2000–2024)

Between 2000 and 2024, China directed $66.1 billion in loans into Africa’s energy sector, funding oil and gas production, power generation plants, electricity transmission networks and renewable energy projects. Over…

Business Minerals Projects

Micheal van Wyk Democratic Republic of Congo

Africa Moves to Position Critical Minerals as an Economic Growth Engine

African governments and development financiers are accelerating collaboration to strengthen geological data, unlock investment and build the industrial capacity required to transform the continent’s critical minerals into a long-term economic…