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Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, made a direct appeal to investors at the 30th AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference: “Investors, we are not saying come to South Africa as a tourist destination, we have deposits, come and invest.” Mantashe emphasised the significant untapped potential …

With recent geopolitical events highlighting the vulnerabilities of global energy supply chains, Africa is attracting increasing attention as a reliable and promising source of oil and gas. As the world seeks to diversify its energy portfolios and ensure security of supply, investors are recognising the immense potential of Africa’s underexplored …

Barrick Gold Corporation is consolidating new prospective grounds for both gold and copper to expand its footprint in the DRC.   The announcement comes at the backdrop of Very significant near-mine discoveries within trucking distance of the plant that are poised to keep growing Kibali, Africa’s largest gold mine.   …