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MiningForum 2026 to discuss key challenges

…for the economy and industry in Germany and Europe   Next month, the Mining Forum in Berlin will bring together leading international experts and executives from industry, science, politics and the entire commodities sector, to focus on a resilient supply of raw materials. The agenda focuses on the issues that …

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KoBold Metals breaks ground on $2.3 billion Mingomba mine – Updated

In a bold move that underscores the intensifying global race for critical minerals, KoBold Metals has officially broken ground on the Mingomba copper mine. The mine is set to become the country’s largest mining project and one of Africa’s most significant new copper operations. Backed by high-profile investors including Bill …

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Rault to map investment trends at AMW 2026

Didier Rault, CEO of World Mining Investment, has joined the advisory board of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026. Seasoned Rault’s appointment is timely with African markets seeking fresh capital to fast-track projects development and capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals which is expected to triple by 2030. As …

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Reframing mine housing from allowance to asset

By Rowan Albertyn* South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by systems of migrant labour, where employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, this reality was underpinned by hostel accommodation that may have been functional for the most part, but ultimately undesirable and unsustainable …

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