The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up efforts to modernise its mining sector as demand for critical minerals continues to surge worldwide. The reforms aim to strengthen…
Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine in Madagascar. (Image courtesy of Sherritt International Corp.) Madagascar’s Largest Nickel and Cobalt Mine Restarts Operations After Major Rebuild. Ambatovy, one of Africa’s largest nickel and cobalt…
South Africa’s mining sector continued its upward trajectory in April 2026, with production increasing by 8.2% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The…
Mining Recovery and Digital Economy Boom Power Ghana’s Economic Growth Ghana’s economy recorded a strong 6.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the country's resilience and strengthening…
Africa’s mining sector is entering a new era where reliable energy, digital technologies and local mineral processing are becoming critical drivers of competitiveness, investment and industrial growth. As demand for…
BMG has reinforced its position in pneumatics sector through customised engineered solutions designed to support the operational demands of diverse industries throughout Africa. Compressed air has become a cornerstone of…
BOTSWANA – Botswana is exploring partnerships with investors from the United Arab Emirates and Oman as it considers acquiring a larger stake in global diamond producer De Beers, a move…
Image: Sumitomo MADAGASCAR – Japanese trading and investment group Sumitomo Corporation is financing the sale of its majority stake in the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt project in Madagascar, paving the…
Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals are positioning the continent at the centre of the global energy transition, but industry analysts caution that resource wealth alone will not guarantee successful…
Africa is emerging as a central player in the global race for critical minerals, driven by soaring demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. While…