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A newly announced country strategy by President Emmanuel Macron signals a sharpened focus on Africa’s mining sector, positioning the continent as central to France’s long-term energy security and industrial competitiveness. As competition for minerals intensifies globally, led by China, Russia and the U.S., the strategy signals a renewed push by …

Canadian miner Forsys Metals has announced drilling results from its extension and exploration drilling program at the Valencia deposit. The drilling program’s objective is to expand mineral resources within and adjacent to the Valencia main pit. “We are further encouraged by these results from both the Valencia Main deposit and …

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be trade-offs. Building on strong engagement at last year’s event, the global equipment manufacturer will use the Cape Town gathering from 9 to 12 February to highlight …

Production at the €783 million (R14.9 billion) Keliber lithium project in Finland will be phased, with Sibanye-Stillwater citing oversupply in the global lithium market. The Johannesburg-headquartered miner said that last year, prices for lithium concentrate were “well below” the project incentive price of $10,000 to $15,000 LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent). …

The InnoVent Diaz onshore wind farm, located near Lüderitz in Namibia’s Karas region, is set to become a significant player in the country’s shift toward renewable energy. Once commissioned by the end of 2025, the wind farm will produce 230 GWh of clean electricity annually, representing around 6 percent of …

The Namibian government has issued a stern warning against the rising tide of illegal sand and gravel mining, signaling a shift toward aggressive regulatory enforcement to protect the nation’s fragile ecosystems. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) revealed this week that an increasing number of individuals and commercial …

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has been renewed for an additional 15-year term mining license for Gratomic’s Mining Licence ML215. The renewal follows engagement between the parties and a formal response from Gratomic.  And the licence has since been fully upgraded and renewed, extending its validity through March 2040. …

The Canadian business community is highly anticipating participating at the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the event is scheduled for the first week of February. In addition, the event is expected to position the country at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and …

By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year – …

Andrada Mining’s third quarter operational performance results indicates the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the bull critical metals market. The emerging African critical minerals miner is optimistic exploration and development activities across the broader Erongo region continue to validate the company’s strategy to develop a hub for tin …