South Africa’s mining industry, once a global powerhouse, is now grappling with stagnation and decline—largely attributed to decades of policy instability, regulatory overreach, and transformation mandates that have eroded investor…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt solar project, in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, catalysing the…
The Mali-based Loulo-Gounkoto complex includes Loulo underground mines, Yalea Gara and the Gounkoto open pit mine. (Image by Randgold Resources) Barrick Mining’s attempt to expedite its arbitration case against the…
A key logistics artery in Africa’s copper supply chain has been temporarily severed following political unrest in Tanzania, causing ripple effects across the continent’s mining sector. The Port of Dar…
In a decisive move to enforce compliance with updated mining regulations, Mali has annulled more than 90 mining exploration permits—many held by international firms—citing widespread failure to meet new legal…
Ghana, the continent’s leading gold producer, has initiated its most comprehensive mining audit in a decade, targeting major operators in a bid to stem revenue leakage and clamp down on…
Africa’s critical minerals boom, driven by global demand for cobalt, lithium, and copper, has attracted billions in Chinese investment through the Belt and Road Initiative. While this influx promises industrial…
Image: Tas Mohamed_CEO of Railveyor By Tas Mohamed/CEO, Railveyor Technologies Inc. Traditional methods of moving material from pit to plant are being re-evaluated, as mines look for technologies that deliver…
Cape Town, South Africa , October 2025 – The Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, has officially endorsed the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reaffirming the event’s critical…
Africa’s mining sector is witnessing a surge in mergers and acquisitions, with today’s reports confirming new joint ventures and equity deals in copper, lithium, and gold assets. Canadian firm Ivanhoe…