Mining Remains a Pillar of Africa’s Export Performance
Mining continues to anchor Africa’s export stability and revenue generation, with the sector delivering multi-billion-dollar…
Botswana Signals Strategic Shift, Plans Moscow Embassy and Opens Mining Cooperation with Russia
The open pit mine where the diamond was found. It's the largest uncovered in over…
Suspected Jihadist Attack Hits Mali’s Morila Gold Mine, Underscoring Rising Security Risks
Morila mine in Mali. Credit: Barrick Bamako, Mali — Suspected jihadist militants attacked the Morila gold…
Ivanhoe Mines Delivers First Anodes at Kamoa-Kakula, Marking a New Era for African Copper Smelting
Image: Kamoa-Kakula Ivanhoe Mines has achieved a major operational milestone with the first production of…
Zambia Becomes First African Country to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan
By Solomon Ekanem Zambia has made history by becoming the first African nation to formally…
Historic Gold and Silver Rally Extends Into Year-End
Getty Image Precious metals surged to unprecedented levels on Friday, capping a historic end-of-year rally…
Iamgold’s Lemelin Credits Mentor as Company Hits Record Gold Output
The Côté Gold mine in Northern Ontario. (Image courtesy of Iamgold.) Iamgold’s Chief Operating Officer Bruno…
Nigeria Leads African Crude Oil Exports to the United States in 2025
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s top supplier of crude oil to the United States in…
Africa’s Custodians Must Unite Against Illegal Mining
By H.E. Ambassador Godfrey Madanhire In December 2025, South Africans watched live broadcasts as police…