South Africa, historically one of Africa’s mining powerhouses, is facing a productivity crisis that threatens the viability of key operations. Falling commodity prices, rising energy costs, and aging infrastructure have…
Africa’s mining industry saw a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2023, with total deal value reaching $5 billion—a 140% increase from the previous year. This uptick reflects growing…
Fairphone / Flickr More than 50% of global cobalt production comes from the DR Congo. In the Katanga province, where many of the cobalt mines are found, about 15 to…
Cementation Africa’s reputation as a global leader in shaft sinking and mine development is underpinned by decades of engineering experience and deep technical capability, residing with the company’s Mine Engineering…
The Critical Role of Logistics in Mining Productivity South Africa's mining sector stands as a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and export earnings. However, the…
Nigeria has cemented a significant new partnership with energy giant TotalEnergies to develop its deepwater oil potential. The production-sharing contract, which includes local firm South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro), covers two major…
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions…
As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their…
Kiaka gold mine. (Image courtesy of West African Resources.) Burkina Faso is accelerating its drive to nationalize natural resources, requesting this week to acquire another 35% of West African Resources’ (ASX:…
By Bradley Riviera South Africa’s mining sector is gaining renewed investor confidence thanks to a coordinated infrastructure investment strategy unveiled at African Mining Week 2025. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC),…