Several East African districts have organised cluster-based avocado production models that bridge smallholder supply into export-certified packhouses, enabling farmers to access premium markets and better prices. Coordinated pruning, synced harvesting…
By Bradley Riviera Water stewardship is now a decisive element of permitting and social-licence discussions for new and expanding mines in water-scarce regions. Regulators and communities demand clear, transparent plans…
Mining companies across the continent are increasingly evaluating tailings storage facilities as potential sources of secondary minerals while addressing legacy environmental liabilities. Advances in reprocessing technologies and improving commodity prices…
By Bradley Riviera Exploration for lithium, nickel and cobalt across southern Africa is accelerating as battery and EV supply chains seek diversified, lower-risk sources of critical minerals. Early-stage explorers are…
By Bradley Riviera Governments and development partners across West Africa are stepping up efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale gold mining to reduce environmental harm, improve health outcomes and capture…
By Bradley Riviera Investor attention on African copper projects has strengthened in response to persistent global demand for electrification metals underpinning energy transition technologies. Exploration and appraisal activity across the…
BMG’s new ESCODISC FIL composite disc series - manufactured by ESCO Couplings SRL - has been developed from advanced composite materials, to deliver high strength and a 60% weight reduction.…
South African coal producer MC Mining has announced the appointment of Jianheng Deng (Albert) as a nonexecutive director, replacing Brian He Zhen. The board reshuffle follows the company’s strategic partnership…
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah At the US–Africa Critical Minerals Forum held in Washington, D.C., Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, delivered a compelling message: Africa is not…
Johannesburg, 15 October 2025 — South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its equity stake in Sibanye-Stillwater by 2.35%, bringing its total holding to 20.42% and solidifying its position…