African mining

Aiteo founder Benedict Peters is deploying three mineral-detection aircraft over Madagascar’s subsoil, formalizing a December 2025 deal between his mining firm Bravura …

Ivanhoe begins heating its new DRC copper smelter after a traditional ceremony as operations move toward first concentrate feed.

Askari Metals exits Australia to fund the Nejo gold project in Ethiopia and strengthen its African battery metals portfolio.

Mali enlists ex-Barrick executive Mamadou Traoré to advise President Goïta as gold dispute with global miners escalates and investor concerns deepen.

African governments are pushing value-addition in mining as resource nationalism resurges, with leaders urging fair returns without weakening investor confidence.

The integration of data analytics into Africa’s mining sector is driving significant improvements in operational efficiency, equipment reliability, resource exploration, safety, and …

Mali seizes $245 million in gold from Barrick, escalating tax dispute and threatening the mining giant’s African operations.

Mining towns shaped Africa’s economy, culture, and environment, leaving a complex legacy of growth and challenges.

Geopolitical shifts influence Africa’s mining industry, shaping resource control, trade policies, and economic opportunities for mineral-rich nations.

Africa’s mining industry adapts to climate challenges with renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and innovative technologies.