Africa

The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …

Great Quest Gold a Canadian gold exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, has announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Lotus Gold Corporation through a reverse takeover transaction. This deal will see the combined company focusing on gold exploration projects in Africa, primarily in Namibia and Egypt. …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …

The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …

Driven by the energy shift and a drive for industrialization, the global need for rare earth elements is skyrocketing. Demand is projected to rise fourfold by 2030, and African countries rich in these vital minerals are hurrying to assert their place in the worldwide supply chain. Africa might soon provide …

Cape Town: Africa’s vast mineral wealth is proving to be a potent engine for economic growth, with nations across the continent forging strategic partnerships to optimize their mining value chains. From gold in Ghana to diamonds in Botswana, the sector is delivering significant revenue and driving sustainable development. Across the …

Shares in Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd. have taken a significant tumble after the company was forced to withdraw its production guidance for the 2025 fiscal year. This dramatic reversal stems from the severe disruption caused by extreme rainfall at its Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia. The deluge, a …

Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Tim Flynn as Head of Group Security and Robert O’Neill as Chief Compliance Officer to support the company’s operations and growth in Namibia. These appointments underscore CCC’s commitment to safe, secure, and responsible mining practices. “As the scope, scale and opportunity of our operations …

By Karen Olivier* The demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as ‘man camps’ in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular construction is thus emerging as a cost-effective solution. Mining projects are generally set up …