Ghana plans radical mining reforms in 2026 — ending long-term stability agreements and significantly increasing royalty rates to benefit local industry and national revenues. Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, has…
Early 2026 economic data puts mining in focus as inflation, output and trade data shape investment outlooks across the continent. Mining is also front-and-centre in Africa’s economic data outlook, with…
Mining in Africa evolves with digitalization, sustainability investments and strengthened community partnerships — key trends reshaping the industry. Africa’s mining landscape is increasingly defined by technological innovation, sustainability and stakeholder…
Mali’s gold industry contracts sharply — output down 22.9% in 2025 amid regulatory disputes and production disruptions. Mali experienced a dramatic downturn in industrial gold production in 2025, with output…
Africa’s leading gold producer, Ghana, is reshaping its mining policy framework as soaring global gold prices prompt a reassessment of long-standing agreements with multinational miners. The government has cancelled several…
Morocco and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the mining sector, underscoring the strategic importance of minerals in supporting sustainable economic growth and industrial development. Talks…
Africa must move beyond exporting raw minerals and instead focus on value-added processing to unlock jobs, industrial growth and long-term development, Egypt’s petroleum minister has said. Speaking at a roundtable…
Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum. Image: Louis Watum Kabamba | X The Democratic Republic of Congo—already a global heavyweight in copper and cobalt production—is seeking to significantly diversify its mining portfolio…
Platinum and palladium prices have continued their upward momentum into early 2026, underpinned by ongoing supply constraints, trade-related disruptions and stronger-than-expected physical demand. This is according to Bank of America Global…
By Bradley Riviera As West Africa’s mining industry continues to evolve, Weir has established a strong regional footprint built on local expertise, operational capability and in-country capacity. This approach is…