The military government of Niger has revoked several gold mining concessions as part of a broader effort to strengthen state control over the country’s natural resources and enforce compliance in…
Kakenenwa Muyangwa, CEO of ZCCM Investment Holdings. © ZCCM-IH Kakenenwa Muyangwa is spearheading a major transformation at ZCCM Investments Holdings, repositioning the organisation from a passive shareholder into a more…
A coordinated strategy between Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR) could help disrupt illicit gold networks linked to organized crime and armed conflict along their shared border. Illegal gold…
Pan African Resources has announced plans to acquire Australian exploration firm Emmerson Resources in an all-share transaction valued at approximately A$311 million ($219 million). The proposed deal will strengthen Pan…
Ghana is moving ahead with a new sliding-scale gold royalty system aimed at increasing government revenue from the mining sector while maintaining the country’s attractiveness to global investors. The new…
China has announced a zero-tariff policy for nearly all African imports, a move aimed at strengthening trade ties with the continent. However, analysts warn the policy could deepen Africa’s dependence…
Standardised IGU components ensure high efficiency and reduced lead times BMG has recently introduced the Next Generation Hansen I4 Industrial Gear Units (IGUs) which have been developed for safe and…
Major global powers including China and the United States are reportedly urging Ghana to reconsider a proposed increase in gold royalties that could significantly raise costs for mining companies operating…
Zambia has been ranked the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by the Fraser Institute. The survey places Zambia…
A consortium of South African manganese producers plans to bid for the construction and operation of a new manganese export terminal at Ngqura Port in the Eastern Cape, a project…