Southern African countries have been urged to shift away from exporting raw minerals and instead develop regional value chains that support industrialisation, technology development and long-term economic growth. Speaking during…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Africa's abundant mineral resources are once again at the centre of global attention, but industry leaders are warning that the continent's long-term success will depend…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Gold Fields has taken another significant step towards extending the life of one of Africa's most productive gold mines after submitting a new mining lease…
The timing of Zambia's proposal is particularly significant. Global competition for critical minerals continues to intensify as demand grows for copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and rare earth elements required…
AFEX and Groeneveld-BEKA displayed together. Credit: AFEX AFEX, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty fire suppression systems, has expanded its strategic partnership with Groeneveld-BEKA to include South Africa and the United…
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer South African platinum producer Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) has temporarily suspended mining operations at its flagship Rustenburg complex following a series of fatal workplace incidents…
Africa's drive to gain greater value from its vast mineral wealth is gathering momentum, with Zambia taking the lead in proposing the creation of a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange.…
Africa is taking a stronger stance on the future of its critical minerals, with governments and development finance institutions calling for greater African ownership of the continent's vast natural resources…
Mali's gold mining industry is expected to remain under pressure over the next four years, with government forecasts showing industrial gold production staying below 60 tonnes annually through 2029. The…
Lihir mine, in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province. (Image courtesy of Newmont.) The world's largest gold producer, Newmont, is positioning its Lihir Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea for…