10+ hour, 38+ min ago  (182+ words) Ghana is making a decisive statement about who should profit from its natural resources. The government is restricting the sale of Gold Fields" Damang gold mine exclusively to companies that are 100% owned by Ghanaian citizens'a significant escalation of the country…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (164+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an ambitious $200 billion investment drive running through 2030, presenting a country he says has fixed its worst economic bottlenecks and is ready for large-scale private capital. Announced at the South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg, the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (598+ words) The DRC is not simply another copper jurisdiction " it is among the most significant on" the planet. Global demand for copper has never been stronger. As the backbone of electrification, from electric vehicles and battery storage to renewable energy grids…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (195+ words) Zimbabwe Firms Face Shipping Delays as Global Supply Chains Falter'Africa.com Contributed by Global South World More than half of Zimbabwean companies say they are facing supply chain disruptions, with delays in the delivery of raw materials emerging as a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (172+ words) China has urged its companies operating in Zimbabwe to strengthen compliance and risk management following Harare's sudden suspension of raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports. The move, which aims to curb malpractice and retain more value locally, highlights how African…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (361+ words) The global AI-in-mining market, valued at $28.9 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $478.3 billion by 2032, growing at a 42% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This growth is not incremental digitization; it represents a fundamental shift in how mineral deposits are found, modeled,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (177+ words) This allows users to access content in multiple languages, improving accessibility for audiences in regions where English is not widely used." The move follows insights gathered by VUKA Group"during its flagship mining events held across Africa, including DRC Mining…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (524+ words) Mining communities have typically required focused TB management, highlighting the importance of strong health programmes, regular screenings and sustained preventative care. These measures play a critical role in early detection, consistent treatment and protecting long-term community health " demonstrating that prevention…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (195+ words) The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened its first gold refining facility, marking a significant step in the country's effort to capture greater value from its vast mineral wealth. The move, a departure from the traditional model of raw extraction,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (339+ words) Technology in African mining is evolving rapidly, with innovations such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital twins reshaping how mines operate. These technologies are driving improvements in exploration, productivity, health and safety, ESG performance and extending the life of…...