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Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in AfricaLovemore Kamuzangaza

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

#MiningIndaba: Mantashe classifies coal as critical mineral

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

8 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Marco Aquino 31 May 2023

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

8 May 2023

Exxon resumes operations in Nigeria after labour dispute ends

MacDonald Dzirutwe 28 Apr 2023

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Nuzulack Dausen 18 Apr 2023

African Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

African Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

17 Apr 2023

Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Nelson Banya 23 Mar 2023

Gold Fields, AngloGold Ghana JV to create Africa's biggest gold mine

Gold Fields, AngloGold Ghana JV to create Africa's biggest gold mine

Nelson Banya 16 Mar 2023

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Brian Benza 13 Mar 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

Botswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Botswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Brian Benza 9 Mar 2023

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Stanis Bujakera and Sonia Rolley 17 Feb 2023

Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds

Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds

Helen Reid 14 Feb 2023

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Clara Denina and Wendell Roelf 10 Feb 2023

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Helen Reid 10 Feb 2023

Organisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

Organisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

9 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

RMB now operating from New York

6 Feb 2023

Zimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Zimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Nelson Banya 6 Feb 2023

Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

3 Feb 2023

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

3 Feb 2023

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Virusha Subban 2 Feb 2023

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Twivwe Siwale and Eric Werker 13 Jan 2023

Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

Chris Mfula 11 Jan 2023

Source © The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Fundraising to develop mining projects in West Africa announced

30 Dec 2022

Source © Southern Africa Resource Watch Investing in African Mining Indaba is returning to Cape Town in February 2023

Investing in African Mining Indaba returns to Cape Town

23 Dec 2022

Source: © AV
The National Assembly in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso denies paying mercenaries with mine rights

21 Dec 2022

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Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Energy & MiningAfrica's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Energy & MiningNamibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

Energy & MiningCritical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

8 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Energy & MiningZimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Congo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Energy & MiningCongo could seize Peru's number 2 copper spot as Andean output slows

Marco Aquino 31 May 2023

Vis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

Construction & EngineeringVis Reddy appointed chairman of SRK Consulting

8 May 2023

Energy & MiningExxon resumes operations in Nigeria after labour dispute ends

MacDonald Dzirutwe 28 Apr 2023

Tanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Energy & MiningTanzania signs $667m deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Nuzulack Dausen 18 Apr 2023

African Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

Energy & MiningAfrican Critical Minerals Summit set for November this year

17 Apr 2023

Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Energy & MiningHuayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Nelson Banya 23 Mar 2023

Gold Fields, AngloGold Ghana JV to create Africa's biggest gold mine

Energy & MiningGold Fields, AngloGold Ghana JV to create Africa's biggest gold mine

Nelson Banya 16 Mar 2023

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Energy & MiningBotswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Brian Benza 13 Mar 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Energy & MiningUganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

Botswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Energy & MiningBotswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Brian Benza 9 Mar 2023

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Construction & EngineeringCongo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Stanis Bujakera and Sonia Rolley 17 Feb 2023

Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds

Energy & MiningNoise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds

Helen Reid 14 Feb 2023

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Energy & MiningAfrica gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Clara Denina and Wendell Roelf 10 Feb 2023

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Energy & MiningBotswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Helen Reid 10 Feb 2023

Organisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

Energy & MiningOrganisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

9 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

FinanceRMB now operating from New York

6 Feb 2023

Zimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Energy & MiningZimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Nelson Banya 6 Feb 2023

Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

Energy & MiningOptimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

3 Feb 2023

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

Energy & MiningIs Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

3 Feb 2023

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

Energy & MiningIFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Energy & MiningLeveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Virusha Subban 2 Feb 2023

Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Energy & MiningClimate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it

Twivwe Siwale and Eric Werker 13 Jan 2023

Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

Energy & MiningZambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms

Chris Mfula 11 Jan 2023

Source © The Sierra Leone Telegraph

Energy & MiningFundraising to develop mining projects in West Africa announced

30 Dec 2022

Source © Southern Africa Resource Watch Investing in African Mining Indaba is returning to Cape Town in February 2023

Energy & MiningInvesting in African Mining Indaba returns to Cape Town

23 Dec 2022

Source: © AV
The National Assembly in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Energy & MiningBurkina Faso denies paying mercenaries with mine rights

21 Dec 2022

Tanzanians sue Barrick Gold in Canada over alleged mine shootings by police

Energy & MiningTanzanians sue Barrick Gold in Canada over alleged mine shootings by police

Helen Reid and Clara Denina 24 Nov 2022

India's Jindal wins bid to build Botswana's 300MW coal power plant

Energy & MiningIndia's Jindal wins bid to build Botswana's 300MW coal power plant

Brian Benza 22 Nov 2022

Zimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects

Energy & MiningZimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects

Nyasha Chingono 10 Nov 2022

Zimbabwe's new mineral royalty policy comes into force

Energy & MiningZimbabwe's new mineral royalty policy comes into force

Nyasha Chingono 9 Nov 2022

Botswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Energy & MiningBotswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Brian Benza 7 Nov 2022

Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

Energy & MiningResponsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

Helen Reid 1 Nov 2022

Tharisa begins $391m Zimbabwe platinum mine build

Energy & MiningTharisa begins $391m Zimbabwe platinum mine build

Nelson Banya 24 Oct 2022

Namibia, EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals

Energy & MiningNamibia, EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 21 Oct 2022

Congolese NGOs decry mining in main refuge of 'Africa's unicorn'

ESG & SustainabilityCongolese NGOs decry mining in main refuge of 'Africa's unicorn'

Erikas Mwisi Kambale 19 Oct 2022

Zambia restricts number of mining licenses per company to 5

Energy & MiningZambia restricts number of mining licenses per company to 5

18 Oct 2022