Africa’s Resource Power Plays: Oil Risks, Mining Expansion and Rising Resource Nationalism
Africa’s competition over energy resources, minerals and export infrastructure is intensifying as governments and companies…
South Africa Draws Line Between Illegal and Artisanal Mining, Minister Tells Rights Inquiry
By Bradley Riviera | MiningFocus Africa South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede…
Ghana Moves to Overhaul Mining Code as Gold Prices Surge 65%
Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer and the world’s sixth largest, is preparing a revision of…
Ghana Moves to Rewrite Mining Laws to Capture Bigger Share of Gold Revenues
Ghana is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its mining laws as it seeks to secure…
Africa’s Gold Export Leaders in 2025: Five Countries Driving the Continent’s Golden Economy
By Brandon Moss Gold remains one of Africa’s most valuable export commodities, underpinning national economies…
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…
Africa’s Critical Minerals at the Heart of the Global Energy Transition
By Brandon Moss As the world accelerates its shift toward clean energy, Africa’s critical minerals…
Infrastructure Investments Key to Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth
By Bradley Riviera The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) used African Mining Week 2025 to highlight…
Zimbabwe, Angola, and Ghana Showcase Bold Mining Targets at AMW 2025
By Bradley Riviera At African Mining Week 2025, held from October 1 to 3 in…