Africa

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Delivering reliable, high performance and cost effective pumping solutions for heavy, abrasive slurry applications remains a top priority for submersible slurry pump manufacturer and supplier Goodwin Africa, according to Marketing and Sales Director Rui Gomes. Well positioned to meet the needs of the mining industry across South Africa and the …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningForum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month in June 2025, a powerful initiative is underway to empower young minds across the continent. The third annual ESG Africa Student Innovation Competition has officially launched, calling on students to submit bold ideas that tackle Africa’s most urgent sustainability challenges. This pan-African competition is …

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia, a pivotal event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is poised to launch on August 27-28, 2025, in Lusaka. This landmark summit will introduce a dynamic platform aimed at tackling pressing energy challenges and delivering sustainable solutions for the commercial and …

The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …