Mining exploration investments in Côte d'Ivoire reached $122 million in 2024, according to S&P. The significant figure reflects investors’ growing...
Copper is essential for building and operating data centers, which are expanding rapidly due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This increased...
Copper is essential for building and operating data centers, which are expanding rapidly due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This increased...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produced over 2 million tonnes of refined copper in 2023, according to the International Copper Study Group. This...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produced over 2 million tonnes of refined copper in 2023, according to the International Copper Study Group. This...
South Africa has one of the richest sub-soil in Africa, housing large reserves of gold, iron ore, and coal. It also hosts critical minerals like platinum...
South Africa has one of the richest sub-soil in Africa, housing large reserves of gold, iron ore, and coal. It also hosts critical minerals like platinum...
Morocco is working on a new mining code. According to the Fraser Institute, the country, already recognized as one of Africa's most attractive mining...
Morocco is working on a new mining code. According to the Fraser Institute, the country, already recognized as one of Africa's most attractive mining...
With over 100 million tonnes of ore reserves, the Minim Martap project is poised to become Cameroon's first bauxite mine. The project's owner, Canyon...
With over 100 million tonnes of ore reserves, the Minim Martap project is poised to become Cameroon's first bauxite mine. The project's owner, Canyon...
Africa houses around 30% of critical minerals, essential for the energy transition. However, the continent attracts only 3% of global energy investment,...
Africa houses around 30% of critical minerals, essential for the energy transition. However, the continent attracts only 3% of global energy investment,...
Resolute Mining produced 2% more gold in 2024 than in 2023. However, the output was below the firm’s target for the past year, and it is expected to...
Resolute Mining produced 2% more gold in 2024 than in 2023. However, the output was below the firm’s target for the past year, and it is expected to...
Burkina Faso produced about 67 tonnes of gold in 2021. Since then, production has steadily declined due to security challenges. Despite new projects, the...
Burkina Faso produced about 67 tonnes of gold in 2021. Since then, production has steadily declined due to security challenges. Despite new projects, the...
The future looks brighter for uranium as interest in nuclear power grows. In Niger, the Canadian company Global Atomic aims to take advantage of this...
The future looks brighter for uranium as interest in nuclear power grows. In Niger, the Canadian company Global Atomic aims to take advantage of this...
Perseus Mining, an Australian company, runs the Yaouré and Sissingué gold mines in Côte d'Ivoire, producing over 300,000 ounces annually. Last year, the...
Perseus Mining, an Australian company, runs the Yaouré and Sissingué gold mines in Côte d'Ivoire, producing over 300,000 ounces annually. Last year, the...
The Central Bank of Ghana has been buying gold to boost its foreign exchange reserves for several years. This initiative has significantly raised the...
The Central Bank of Ghana has been buying gold to boost its foreign exchange reserves for several years. This initiative has significantly raised the...
Kibali, Africa's largest gold mine, is jointly operated by Barrick, AngloGold Ashanti, and the Congolese state-owned company Sokimo. After producing...
Kibali, Africa's largest gold mine, is jointly operated by Barrick, AngloGold Ashanti, and the Congolese state-owned company Sokimo. After producing...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts electric vehicle (EV) sales will hit 40 million units by 2030. This surge could benefit Africa, which...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts electric vehicle (EV) sales will hit 40 million units by 2030. This surge could benefit Africa, which...
West Africa has major gold producers like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana. Togo, which borders these countries, is a key transit point for traders exporting...
West Africa has major gold producers like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ghana. Togo, which borders these countries, is a key transit point for traders exporting...
In 2023, Ghana solidified its position as Africa's leading gold exporter with $7.6 billion in gold shipments. The momentum carried into 2024, where...
In 2023, Ghana solidified its position as Africa's leading gold exporter with $7.6 billion in gold shipments. The momentum carried into 2024, where...
According to SWISSAID, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining in Mali produced over 300 tons of gold between 2012 and 2022. This not only results in...
According to SWISSAID, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining in Mali produced over 300 tons of gold between 2012 and 2022. This not only results in...
Namibia is Africa's top uranium producer, delivering 8,283 tonnes from its mines by 2023. Production is expected to rise significantly in 2024 with the...
Namibia is Africa's top uranium producer, delivering 8,283 tonnes from its mines by 2023. Production is expected to rise significantly in 2024 with the...
Senegal has been part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) since October 2013. A local committee oversees the implementation of the...
Senegal has been part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) since October 2013. A local committee oversees the implementation of the...
“Galamsey” refers to illegal mining in Ghana. After returning to power in December 2024, President John Mahama has vowed to intensify efforts against this...
“Galamsey” refers to illegal mining in Ghana. After returning to power in December 2024, President John Mahama has vowed to intensify efforts against this...
Canada’s Robex Resources has been running the Nampala gold mine in Mali since 2017. Since then, the mine has delivered 230,000 ounces of gold. Last year,...
Canada’s Robex Resources has been running the Nampala gold mine in Mali since 2017. Since then, the mine has delivered 230,000 ounces of gold. Last year,...
Copper is a key indicator of the global economy. This year, Donald Trump's return to power and the Chinese economy will likely affect the metal’s prices....
Copper is a key indicator of the global economy. This year, Donald Trump's return to power and the Chinese economy will likely affect the metal’s prices....
This trial highlights the Congolese government's efforts to tackle illegal mining.
Found guilty of illegal mining, three Chinese nationals were recently...
This trial highlights the Congolese government's efforts to tackle illegal mining.
Found guilty of illegal mining, three Chinese nationals were recently...
Galiano Gold's performance at the Asanko gold mine in 2023 reached a total production of 134,077 ounces. Although the company set final production...
Galiano Gold's performance at the Asanko gold mine in 2023 reached a total production of 134,077 ounces. Although the company set final production...
Angola plans to sell its surplus electricity supply, 2 GW, to its neighbors the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, as these countries struggle...
Angola plans to sell its surplus electricity supply, 2 GW, to its neighbors the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, as these countries struggle...
So far, the negotiations with companies owning gold mines in the country have yielded $783 million (CFA500 billion) for Mali. Hummingbird is among...
So far, the negotiations with companies owning gold mines in the country have yielded $783 million (CFA500 billion) for Mali. Hummingbird is among...
Canadian company Asante Gold runs two gold mines in Ghana and aims for an annual production of 500,000 ounces by 2028. Asante plans to develop an...
Canadian company Asante Gold runs two gold mines in Ghana and aims for an annual production of 500,000 ounces by 2028. Asante plans to develop an...
Robex Resources has acquired its second gold mine in West Africa, the Kiniero mine in Guinea. The Canadian firm aims to start production at Kiniero by...
Robex Resources has acquired its second gold mine in West Africa, the Kiniero mine in Guinea. The Canadian firm aims to start production at Kiniero by...
In just one year, Canadian company Koulou Gold has doubled the area of its projects in Côte d'Ivoire, reflecting growing interest from mining investors in...
In just one year, Canadian company Koulou Gold has doubled the area of its projects in Côte d'Ivoire, reflecting growing interest from mining investors in...
Earlier this year, Barrick Gold, a Canadian firm, announced that the Malian government planned to seize its gold stock. The company warned it would stop...
Earlier this year, Barrick Gold, a Canadian firm, announced that the Malian government planned to seize its gold stock. The company warned it would stop...
Mozambique hosts Africa’s biggest graphite mine. Since 2021, the mine’s output has gone to the U.S. to make batteries. Syrah Resources runs the mine.
On...
Mozambique hosts Africa’s biggest graphite mine. Since 2021, the mine’s output has gone to the U.S. to make batteries. Syrah Resources runs the mine.
On...
Ivanhoe Mines is actively involved in the Kamoa-Kakula copper and Kipushi zinc mines, both located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2024, the...
Ivanhoe Mines is actively involved in the Kamoa-Kakula copper and Kipushi zinc mines, both located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2024, the...
Australian junior miners Mako Gold and Aurum Resources signed a merger agreement in October 2024, with Aurum set to take over Mako and manage important...
Australian junior miners Mako Gold and Aurum Resources signed a merger agreement in October 2024, with Aurum set to take over Mako and manage important...
This is good news considering the output was down in the first and second quarters. However, the government actively works to diversify the economy and...
This is good news considering the output was down in the first and second quarters. However, the government actively works to diversify the economy and...
Initially, the deal was with Atlas Metals, a British mining group, but it was later canceled.
Managem Group, owned by pan-African private equity fund Al...
Initially, the deal was with Atlas Metals, a British mining group, but it was later canceled.
Managem Group, owned by pan-African private equity fund Al...
Canadian firm Allied Gold operates the Sadiola gold mine in Mali and received a new 10-year mining permit in 2024. The company also owns a nearby deposit...
Canadian firm Allied Gold operates the Sadiola gold mine in Mali and received a new 10-year mining permit in 2024. The company also owns a nearby deposit...
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