Future of Mining

Central Africa’s vast mineral wealth offers opportunities for growth but requires responsible development to ensure sustainable benefits.

SmeltDirect promises a greener, more efficient future for South Africa’s ferroalloy industry, reducing costs and carbon emissions while creating jobs

Wheaton Precious Metals secures 6.7% of Ethiopia’s Kurmuk gold production under a $175M streaming deal with Allied Gold

Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow amid escalating tensions with foreign mining operators over taxes.

AI is transforming mine safety in Africa, with predictive maintenance, hazard detection, and data analytics enhancing worker protection.

Mines are urged to use thermal energy storage to enhance sustainability, reduce emissions, and support the renewable energy transition

Lucara Diamond projects up to $225 Million revenue for 2025, driven by Karowe Mine’s expansion and exceptional diamond recoveries.

Harmony Gold secures a green loan to fund solar energy projects at Moab Khotsong, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045

Exxaro suspends CEO Nombasa Tsengwa amid workplace conduct probe, appoints CFO Riaan Koppeschaar as acting leader.

South Africa’s mining sector is using renewable energy and carbon capture technologies to reduce emissions and improve sustainability practices