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Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a major new fiber route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial network. The newly activated 2000 km G2M (Goma-to-Mombasa) fiber route …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …

By NIEL LOURENS* The Canadian coal mining industry is facing increasing challenges. Tighter environmental regulations, rising operating costs, and declining coal grades are testing the resilience of producers from Alberta to British Columbia. At the same time, global buyers are demanding cleaner, higher-quality coal, while investors and regulators expect measurable …

The Ugandan government’s bid to entrench transparency in its extractive industries is facing its toughest test yet, as mining companies continue to resist participation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. The tension was unmistakable on 20 November when Gloria Mugambe, Head of the Uganda EITI Secretariat, delivered an unusually forthright …

The Mining Indaba 2026 is shaping up to be less about abstract policy alignment and more about execution, as the French delegation arrives with a clear objective: translating Africa’s mineral potential into bankable, operational projects that meet Europe’s industrial and energy transition needs. Rather than positioning itself as a geopolitical …

With the acquisition of Australia-based MRA Automation, Metso has expanded its bulk material handling capabilities by enhancing its automation, digitalisation and software offering for ports and terminals globally. The Finnish engineering group announced on February 2 that it has acquired Newcastle, New South Wales-based Multiskilled Resources Australia (MRA Automation), a …

Egypt’s overhaul of its mining legislation is beginning to translate into foreign investment interest, with Australian mining group Hunter & Co. signaling plans to enter the country’s mineral sector. The move follows discussions between Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawiand a senior Hunter & Co. delegation, where …

Production at the €783 million (R14.9 billion) Keliber lithium project in Finland will be phased, with Sibanye-Stillwater citing oversupply in the global lithium market. The Johannesburg-headquartered miner said that last year, prices for lithium concentrate were “well below” the project incentive price of $10,000 to $15,000 LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent). …

Tanzania is aggressively repositioning the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) as a formidable commercial entity, signalling a strategic shift toward direct state participation in large-scale mining operations. This move, unveiled during a parliamentary session on January 16, 2026, aims to elevate the corporation from a regulatory and supportive body to an …

Alphamin has stated that security risks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu province remain elevated but strong production and higher tin prices continue to underpin solid financial performance at its Bisie mine. In its fourth-quarter production update, the company said there has been “an increased number of security …