Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released lastContinue Reading

AR Racking has been chosen by Mahou San Miguel to design, manufacture and install the high-density racking system for its new logistics platform adjacent to Spain’s largest brewery in Alovera, Guadalajara. The contract is part of the 80 million euros that the brewery has allocated to position its operations atContinue Reading

CAPE TOWN, South Africa– Technology in African mining is moving at a rate of knots. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and digital twins, technology is rapidly advancing exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG best practice and increased mine life. Mining Review Africa, in partnership with BME (a member ofContinue Reading

The agreement reflects Gabon’s broader strategy to diversify its economy and unlock the full commercial potential of its mining industry Gabon has taken a significant step toward strengthening its mining sector by signing a new collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of Gabon (www.Mines.Gouv.ga) and SouthContinue Reading

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significantpart of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world workdirectly in ASM, with estimates indicating as many as 315 million people benefit from thesector indirectly. However, a critical challenge is finding ways for small miners to enter theContinue Reading

Master of Ceremonies; Your Excellencies; Ministers and Deputy Ministers, including the Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; the organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba; Captains of Industry and members of the investment community; the leadership of organised labour, civilContinue Reading

We are honoured to announce the attendance of H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, who will deliver a keynote address at Mining Indaba 2026. President Hichilema has placed the revitalisation of Zambia’s mining sector at the centre of his economic agenda, with a focus on building strong foundations throughContinue Reading

Minister Nguema Nguema, an environmental engineer and former Minister of Oil and Gas is expected to bring a pragmatic approach to the sector with investor attraction a core focus Following his appointment by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on January 1, 2026, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and GeologicalContinue Reading

Zambia’s copper production increased by 8% in 2025, supported by higher output at several major mines, but still fell short of the government’s one-million-tonne target, the Ministry of Mines said on Tuesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer recorded output of 890,346 metric tonnes last year, up from 825,513 tonnes in 2024.Continue Reading