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Governments Revisit the Longstanding Question of Value Creation in African Mining
For decades, African policymakers have returned to the same unresolved question: how can the continent…
Ivanhoe Mines Fires Up Africa’s Largest Copper Smelter
Kamoa-Kakula’s 500,000-tonnes-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter commenced the heat-up on November 21, 2025. Image: Ivanhoe Bradley…
Tanzania Port Shutdown Disrupts Copper Flow to China
A key logistics artery in Africa’s copper supply chain has been temporarily severed following political…
Angola’s Tetelo Mine Marks Country’s Entry into Large-Scale Copper Production
Luanda — Angola will begin commercial production at its first major copper mine, Tetelo, on…
Anglo American and Arc Minerals End Zambia Copper Venture
Anglo American (LON: AAL) and junior partner Arc Minerals (LON: ARCMA) have mutually agreed to…
Copper Investment Surges as Demand for Clean-Energy Metals Grows
By Bradley Riviera Investor attention on African copper projects has strengthened in response to persistent…
RANKED: The World’s Top 20 Copper Mines in 2025
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Global copper markets are entering a period of heightened tension.…
Anglo CEO Reaffirms Africa’s Role in Mining Future Despite Shrinking Footprint
Duncan Wanblad, CEO of Anglo American. (Image courtesy of Anglo American |Flickr.) Anglo American may be…
Copper’s Ascent: Africa’s Strategic Role in the Energy Transition
By Bradley Riviera As the global energy transition accelerates, copper has emerged as a cornerstone…