Zambia is positioning itself for a major expansion of its mining industry, underpinned by an ambitious copper production target supported by regulatory reform, renewed exploration and a broader strategy to…
With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock exchanges…
Namibia’s mining industry continues to attract investment across uranium, gold, copper and other critical minerals, positioning the sector for another period of growth. As mining operations expand, however, success will…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dutch Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands), formalising the…
As global volatility reshapes supply networks across industries, the mining sector is being forced to rethink how it secures the inputs that underpin operational stability. Chemical reagents, performance and process…
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) advances its ambitions around industrialisation, value addition and energy resilience, discussions taking place at DRC Mining Week 2026 are highlighting the close…
BHP is conducting the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. The first…
With global investment in Africa’s mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments and communities must work together to restore investor confidence in a region with massive mineral…
A clear message rang through the halls of the Cape Town International Convention Centre at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba: Africa’s mining sector holds enormous, untapped opportunity –…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of the Republic of Gabon have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) and BHP have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that seeks to advance South Africa’s economic development through collaborative geoscientific research and exploration. The MoU…
Mining is one of South Africa’s biggest contributors to economic growth, yet it leaves deep environmental scars. Entrepreneur Tebogo Kale is proving that these two realities don’t have to be…
Enlit Africa, set for 20-22 May 2025 in Cape Town, is the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors. It opens the door to opportunities for commercial…
With a growing global demand for critical minerals, two of North America’s largest mining conferences have been exploring the strategies and technologies that will drive the sector’s transformation towards sustainability.…
Tanzania is strengthening its position in the global lithium market, driven by a combination of government initiatives and active participation from international exploration and production companies. The country has witnessed…
Carolina Employment, Business and Training Centre (CEBT) marks another milestone in its community development journey with the unveiling of its new logo, reflecting the organization’s growth and commitment to excellence.…
Mining Indaba 2025 brought together an incredible mix of mining experts, big-time players, thought leaders and suppliers. The African Mining News team was once again present throughout the Indaba and…
Africa must take bold steps to own its resources, create jobs and build industries that sustain prosperity for generations, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) told African leaders, policymakers, mining industry…
As rapid evolution and change remains the only constant in mining, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe spoke strongly of the need for African countries to collaborate to maximise…
It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the Just Energy Transition. This transition is a…
Southern Africa is poised at a unique crossroads: a moment of unparalleled opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals to drive not only economic transformation but also a…
The projected shortage of critical minerals over the next decade creates an opportunity for large and small mining companies, governments and offtakers to form regional mineral processing hubs. With the…
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…
The Middle East presents a compelling opportunity for South African mining companies seeking international expansion. Key market entry strategies Forming strategic partnerships and joint ventures emerges as a critical approach…
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…
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…
African Chrome Fields (ACF), a leading chrome mining company in Zimbabwe, has announced ambitious expansion plans as it seeks to gain up to 25% of global market share for high-grade…
Micromine, a global leader in next-generation technology for mining, highlights the results achieved by Çayeli Bakir İşletmeleri through the implementation of Micromine Pitram. Located on the Black Sea coast in…
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…
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 –…
MAB Group, also known as Matsapa-A-Botshelo, stands as a testament to vision, determination and excellence in South Africa’s construction, mining and trucking sectors. Founded in 2010 by Pinagare Mogodi, the…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a US$150-million senior loan with Kamoa Copper to support the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the…
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 the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in many first-world nations by 2030 or before, researchers, environmentalists and suppliers to the mining industry are querying how eco-friendly 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…
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…
Critical minerals are at the heart of the digital transition and the energy transition. Increased automation, processing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) mean more smart phone batteries, computer…
Southern Palladium has released a second mineral resource update for the UG2 Reef for the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project. Southern Palladium is an Australian public company that has…
For a long time, South Africa has hinged its prosperity on gold, and the development and economic prosperity of the province of Gauteng gives testimony to this fact. Recent decades,…
Speaking at the Critical Minerals Africa Conference in Cape Town, Graham Soden – a director, CEO and mine manager of Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine – outlined the mine’s planned development strategy…
The development of a green hydrogen economy in South Africa took an important step forward with the collaboration between Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa and Sasol South Africa…
