Copper has overtaken iron ore as BHP’s largest earnings contributor, strengthening the mining giant’s interest in Zambia as global demand for the metal accelerates. BHP’s copper operations generated $18.19 billion…
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is supporting a pipeline of African rare-earth projects as private investors remain reluctant to finance the sector, according to two senior DFC executives.…
More than 100 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Tuesday, according to a senior official from a local mining association. The…
At least 30 miners have died after a gold mine collapsed in the western Central African Republic, with several others feared trapped underground. The low-tech artisanal mine collapsed on Tuesday…
Africa has taken another step towards building a domestic battery value chain after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) approved the Musompo Special Economic Zone in Lualaba province. Approved by…
Africa holds around 30% of the world’s critical energy transition mineral reserves, placing the continent at the centre of the global shift towards clean energy. But without greater investment in…
Mali’s gold production rose by about 30% in the first half of 2026, signalling a strong recovery for the country’s mining sector after a difficult 2025. Industrial gold output reached…
Criterion Equipment’s commitment to growing the TCM forklift brand and supporting customers throughout Southern Africa has been recognised with two awards presented at a recent international dealer conference in Shanghai,…
Ghana is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on raw commodity exports, with the government seeking to attract investment into local processing, manufacturing and other value-added industries. The strategy…
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become one of the most difficult risks for mining companies and governments to manage. The challenge is not simply the presence of small-scale miners.…