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A new exhibition platform aimed squarely at the continent’s energy buyers was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa on 9 September 2026 and the message from the podium was unambiguous. Electricity is no longer a line item to be managed quietly in the background. It has become a board level concern …

As mining companies face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, BME, a leading explosives manufacturer and member of Omnia Holdings, is pioneering innovative blasting solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. With over 40 years of expertise, BME’s advanced technologies including dual-salt emulsions, hydrogen peroxide …

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is spearheading a proposal to create a Pan-African minerals and metals exchange, aiming to secure a larger share of the economic value generated by the continent’s vast natural resources. The initiative is designed to help Africa’s second-largest copper producer and neighboring mineral-rich states retain more output …

Prospect has delivered a significant step-up in the value proposition at Mumbezhi over the June quarter, with a further update to the mineral resource estimate MRE. Sam Hosack Prospect Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said the update is significant for two reasons. “Firstly, it demonstrates the success of the gold …

Two of Angola’s largest operators will host dedicated procurement workshops next week, giving Angolan companies direct insight into supplier requirements and contracting opportunities across major upstream projects. TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil will host dedicated procurement workshops during the pre-conference program of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 scheduled for September 8, …

State-controlled mining investor ZCCM Investments Holdings expects to unlock more than $1.8 billion from the country’s small-scale gold industry by adopting Ghana’s model for formalising the sector, its chief executive officer said. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc CEO, Kakenenwa Muyangwa said official gold exports can be significantly increased by regularising the …

As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …

The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of Africa’s most strategically important pieces of mineral infrastructure as global powers and investors compete to secure access to the copper and cobalt needed to drive the energy transition. The United States (U.S) is preparing to put up to $1 billion behind the …

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a delegation of energy executives and government officials from four Southern African nations on a weeklong trade mission aimed at modernizing regional power networks and expanding access for American technology suppliers. Delegates from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia will travel to Denver …

LUSAKA — Zambia has attracted nearly $10 billion in mining investment commitments since 2021, yet the country’s copper output has expanded by just 90,000 metric tons over the same period, underscoring the formidable execution challenges facing Africa’s second-largest producer of the metal. The gap between pledged capital and physical output …