The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged the European Union (EU) to immediately suspend all cooperation with Rwanda, particularly in the trade of strategic minerals like coltan, which the DRC claims Rwanda illegally exports to EU member states. Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba, made this demand duringContinue Reading
Zambia made an unforgettable impression at the 2025 Mining Indaba, showcasing its growing influence in the mining sector with a packed Country Showcase that captured global attention. As Africa’s second-largest copper producer and a rising leader in critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, Zambia is positioning itself as an unparalleledContinue Reading
At the 31st edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held on February 3, 2025, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka strongly criticized the international community’s failure to address the ongoing exploitation of Congolese mining resources, which continues to fuel armed conflicts in the easternContinue Reading
South African authorities suspended rescue operations on Monday for an unspecified number of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg. The decision came after rescue teams descended 70 meters into the shaft but were forced to stop when safety risks escalated. Suspension of Rescue Operation “WeContinue Reading
At the 37th special session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 7, 2025, the International Chamber of Commerce and Development (CCID) called on the United Nations to increase transparency in the transfer of raw materials from Rwanda, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight to combat mineral exploitationContinue Reading
The flagship event of the mining sector, Investing in African Mining Indaba, is now in its third day. Speaking on one of the panels on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, John Woto, Deputy General Manager of Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), highlighted the company’s major achievements that demonstrate its commitment to responsibleContinue Reading
CAPE TOWN, February 2025 – An engagement at the current Investing In African Mining Indaba event came to a heartwarming climax when a major mining company committed to enhance its local procurement in DRC in response to insights from a local community organiser. The incident came at the end ofContinue Reading
Cape Town, South Africa, February 5, 2025: – Africa must take bold actions to harness its resources, create jobs, and build industries that will ensure prosperity for future generations, stated the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to African leaders, policymakers, mining industry leaders, and global partners at the African Mining IndabaContinue Reading
Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been announced the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield after a competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Key Points (4 February) Cape Town, South Africa – Following an intense round of live pitches showcasing innovative solutions for sustainableContinue Reading
Cape Town, 4 February 2025. The Minerals Council South Africa and its members are continuously promoting and enhancing their interventions to eliminate fatalities, injuries and illnesses through the sharing and adoption of leading practices, innovation, and collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve Zero Harm. The interventions driven by the MineralsContinue Reading
