Business

Drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor continue to strengthen confidence in its scale and continuity, demonstrating the potential to host significant additional orebodies and further extend the life of mine at Kibali, Africa’s biggest and greenest gold mine. Speaking at a media briefing in Kinshasa, Barrick President and Chief Executive …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA – In a significant move set to bolster the East African oil and natural gas sector, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA), and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, inked …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningFoum 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 …

Innomotics, a global leader in electric motors and large drive systems, has secured a major electrification contract for a significant mining operation in northern Chile. The value of the order is in the double-digit million-euro range. As the world’s largest copper producer, Chile plays a central role in the global …

Addis Ababa – A new chapter in Afro-Asian trade relations is being written in the mineral-rich earth of Ethiopia, as the East African nation and India officially launched a groundbreaking report today, highlighting the vast, untapped potential for mineral exports and investment. The joint initiative aims to unlock a new …

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 …

President Paul Kagame on 23 May 2025 visited the Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District which is Africa’s largest producer of tungsten, highlighting Rwanda’s growing role in the global supply of critical minerals.Operated by Trinity Metals, the mine employs over 1,800 people and has nearly doubled its production over the past …

WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …

The Ethiopian Finance Ministry has announced the signing of five major investment deals, worth more than $1.6bn (214.99bn birr), to bolster the country’s minerals and energy sectors. These agreements, predominantly with Chinese companies, are part of Ethiopia’s economic reform strategy. The deals were secured during the two-day Ethiopia High-Level Business …