Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country’s potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best chance to succeed, while underinvestment restrains inclusive economic prosperity. Mining…
The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, “Futureproofing African mining, today”, compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the responsibilities they shoulder in shaping the lives of communities…
On 7–8 April 2025, the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy will host the much-anticipated 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Conference at the Southern Sun, Rosebank. This key event…
Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – has announced a 2025 agenda that emphasises the voices of…
As the first-ever Africa Energy Expo (AEE) wrapped up at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, delegates and participants alike expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate to find…
The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 Awards Ceremony honoured 12 outstanding individuals and companies across 10 categories during its Gala Dinner. These prestigious annual awards celebrate…
The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit kicked off this week in Cape Town with presentations on the state of play of the African market presented by market research firms Project…
Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive…
As the mining industry in Africa continues to undergo significant transformation, empowering women in the industry is essential for driving sustainable development and gender equality across the continent. Despite being…
The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger. However, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must…
South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, made a direct appeal to investors at the 30th AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference: “Investors, we are not saying…
“God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them.”…
The winners of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Awards were officially announced during the event’s Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony. Celebrating the achievements of oil and gas companies active…
As Africa’s energy sector continues to grow, a new generation of women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership in this critical industry. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the…
Mozambique is emerging as a key player in the global energy landscape, with a rich reserve of natural resources including natural gas and renewables. As the world shifts toward cleaner…
Africa is expected to more than double its share in the global natural gas market by 2050 while increasing its renewable energy capacity fourfold by 2030. Concurrently, the continent’s greenfield…
Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa’s lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent’s share of global output from 4% to over 10%.…
Improved sentiment toward South Africa under the new Government of National Unity and successes in the state’s partnership with business to urgently address the country’s damaging electricity crisis are contributing…
Integrated Fire Technology (IFT) will once again be partaking in the prestigious Electra Mining Expo, which this year will take place from 2 to 6 September at the Expo Centre…
French major TotalEnergies announced the sale of its stake in 18 oil mining licences (OMLs) in Nigeria – the majority of which are onshore – to Mauritius-based company Chappal Energies…
Investment in African critical minerals is on the rise, with global entities acquiring assets, funding upstream projects and developing midstream and logistics facilities. Over the past three years, Zambia –…
Angola’s oil & gas industry is growing rapidly, with a $60-billion investment pipeline planned for the next five years, a 2025 limited tender on the cards, and industry reforms offering…
The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference will feature a Just Energy Transition (JET) Summit, bringing together African energy policymakers, industry leaders, community representatives and global…
Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow threefold by 2040, highlighting a strategic opportunity for African producers to increase output and the development of untapped mineral deposits. A…
With Spain’s commitment of $2.3 billion in funding to South Africa and its recently announced support for green hydrogen projects in Mauritania, the country joins France, Germany, Italy, the European…
Angola plans to maintain oil production at 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) until 2027, thereafter increasing output to over 2 million bpd to stimulate economic growth. As the linchpin…
With proven oil reserves of 9 billion barrels and gas reserves of 11 trillion cubic feet (tcf), Angola has established itself as a significant player in the global energy market.…
During the 2024 Junior Indaba, Vusi Mabena – in his capacity as a key figure in the mining industry and a member of the Minerals Council South Africa – delivered…
The second session of the 2024 Junior Indaba delved deeper into the exploration and development aspects of the junior mining sector, focusing on strategies for maximising value creation while minimising…
The 2024 Junior Indaba, being held this week, has brought together industry leaders, investors, government representatives and junior mining companies from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, challenges…
Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol has increased its competitiveness and capacity as an operator through a privatisation process initiated by the government – set to be complete by 2026.…
Africa’s burgeoning oil market, accounting for more than 10% of the global oil output, plays a vital role in meeting global energy demand, shaping energy security and stabilising the global…
The prospects for offshore oil and gas exploration have resulted in Namibia becoming a hot spot for hydrocarbon investment in recent years. Meanwhile, the country’s ambition to become a global…
With 180 million barrels of proven oil reserves – and up to 5 billion of estimated oil reserves – the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on an…
Namibia expects to produce first oil by 2030, with development plans underway for the eight discoveries made in the Orange Basin since 2022. This string of upstream success will not…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to attract ‘modern investors’ to develop its $24 trillion of untapped mineral deposits in partnership with Congolese companies, the leader of its…
The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is back, and this time it promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before. The conference, scheduled to take place…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (the MPRDA), the keystone legislation governing mining in South Africa. Despite the…
CEO of the Geological Survey of Tanzania, Dr Mussa Daniel Budeba, is set to present on Tanzania’s minerals potential during the country’s Investing in African Mining Indaba showcase session scheduled…
Invest Africa, a leading business platform promoting trade and investment on the continent, is hosting its 11th Annual Mining Series on the sidelines of Mining Indaba in Cape Town from…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is pleased to officially endorse and act as a strategic partner to the Africa Energy Technology Conference,…
Africa’s abundant natural gas reserves represent an attractive opportunity for monetisation and export, aligning with Europe’s growing demand for cleaner and more energy. This synergy has set the stage for…
The Tanzanian Ministry of Minerals, together with the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, inform the public and mining sector stakeholders that Tanzania will participate as a country for the first time…
Bosch Rexroth Africa – a leader in hydraulics, pneumatics and automation – intends to bolster its presence and showcase its innovative solutions for the mining industry at the 2024 Investing…
The low-carbon economy of the future depends on mining and, in turn, the future of mining largely depends on the exploration for and discovery of new mineral deposits. The African…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – proudly announces its official endorsement and unwavering support for the upcoming Invest in African Energy…
The first edition of Invest in African Energy (IAE) in Paris, organised last June, successfully catalysed European interest in Africa’s burgeoning energy sector. The forum united thought leaders, government officials,…
Angola’s attractiveness as an energy investment destination continues to grow as market-focused policies, strong political will and untapped oil, gas and renewable energy resources present lucrative opportunities for foreign players.…
