Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace
More than three-quarters of the world’s cobalt comes from Congo. (Image courtesy of The Impact Facility.)…
Commentary Leveraging mining for accelerated development
Debswana Jwaneng Diamond mine pit, Botswana // Bashi Kikia // Shutterstock Duma Gideon Boko and Bogolo Kenewendo…
Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Drives Investment Dialogue at Mining Indaba to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (https://CMAGAfrica.com/), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations…
Zambia suspends 15% export duty on emeralds
ZAMBIA has suspended a 15% export duty on emeralds following meetings with the country’s mining sector.…
The Minerals Beneath Africa’s Soil Are The Building Blocks of a Brighter Future
Writing about the minerals beneath Africa’s soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés.…
New African mining powerhouses emerge amid global scramble for resources[Graphic: Hope Mukami, bird story agency] Oil & Gas New African mining powerhouses emerge amid global scramble for resources
New players are emerging in Africa's mining sector as global demand for critical minerals soars.…
Zambia’s debt cover fears may be behind gemstones tax hike
GRIZZLY by name, grisly by nature. Senegalese-owned family business Grizzly Mining flooded the Zambian emerald…
Africa’s vast mineral wealth must redefine the continent’s global standing
The world recognises Africa’s mineral reserves as critical for the global transition to cleaner energy.…
South32 temporarily shut Wessels manganese mine
Close up of Manganese rock being moved on a conveyor belt SOUTH32 said it had temporarily…