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Akobo Minerals, the Scandinavian gold explorer with its sights set firmly on Ethiopia, has encountered a temporary setback in its production timeline. Nationwide fuel shortages and evolving customs procedures threw a spanner in the works, delaying the mine’s official launch. However, amidst the recent hurdles, Akobo has not been twiddling …

Organisers of the annual Africa focused investment conference AFSIC- Investing in Africa expect over 1400 delegates, at C level or similar from both Africa and the rest of the world, to engage in the African investment ecosystem. With over US$6bn worth of deals and investment opportunities profiled on site last …

A sigh of relief has echoed across Tanzania’s mining industry with the inauguration of a transformative facility in Mwanza. This multipurpose marvel, spearheaded by screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing, promises to streamline screening services and expedite mining operations. Traditionally, Tanzanian miners faced a frustrating bottleneck – a lack of …

Manganese mining company, Marula Mining, is celebrating a significant victory after their Kenyan subsidiary was awarded a Mineral Dealer’s Trading License. This license, granted under Kenya’s Mining Act No. 12 of 2016, unlocks a wealth of opportunities for Marula, allowing them to buy, sell, and export manganese ores. The news …

Africa, a continent blessed with sunshine and wind in abundance, is grappling with a persistent energy crisis. Millions live in darkness, and economic growth sputters due to unreliable power supplies. But a new report by Boston University suggests a potential gamechanger: China. “China has a unique opportunity to spearhead an …

East Africa’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven not just by technological advancements but also by a powerful new force: women leaders. For decades, this industry has been a male-dominated domain. However, a growing number of women are shattering glass ceilings and playing pivotal roles in shaping the …

The relentless surge in demand for critical minerals, the building blocks of clean technologies like electric vehicles and wind turbines, is poised to fundamentally reshape the mining sector, according to industry experts. Meeting ambitious climate goals hinges on securing a steady supply of these minerals, but the current approach won’t …

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned miner, Gecamines, is embarking on a strategic overhaul of its copper and cobalt joint ventures, aiming to extract greater value from these partnerships. This move comes amidst a global scramble for the critical minerals, essential for the green energy transition. Gecamines is seeking to …

Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community. Members of Parliament recently visited the mine along with the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Ministry officials, the Regional Commissioner, District …

The mining and metals sector stands at a crossroads, navigating a complex storm of global uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-present pressure to meet ESG demands. But amidst the turbulence, a new report from Deloitte, “Tracking the trends 2024,” offers a beacon of hope. Highlighting ten key trends shaping …