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The Ugandan government is making a determined push to capture more value from its gold sector, with the Bank of Uganda signing a contract with Euro Gold Refinery to supply refined gold under a domestic purchase programme designed to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, curb smuggling and lift the earnings of …

The end of South Africa’s loadshedding era has not reduced demand for standby power as it has raised the bar for how that power is deployed. Across the African continent, businesses are moving from reactive emergency backup to a more sophisticated, integrated approach to energy resilience and the market is …

Tanzania is currently entering what experts describe as its most consequential mining expansion cycle in decades, driven by an insatiable global appetite for critical minerals and a refreshed domestic policy landscape. According to Ogi Williams of In On Africa, the nation has successfully positioned itself as a vital node in …

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which stands as the premier global source of cobalt and the leading copper producer in Africa, is currently grappling with significant disruptions to its vital supply chains. Industry insiders report that major mining operations have seen critical orders for leaching chemicals either cancelled or withdrawn …

The Dangote refinery, situated on the outskirts of Lagos, has emerged as a vital energy lifeline for the African continent as it navigates the severe supply disruptions caused by the ongoing war involving Iran. With a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the facility has significantly ramped up its …

Chinese heavy-machinery giant Sany Group is staking its future on a RMB30 billion research and development offensive, aiming to transform from a traditional manufacturer into an AI-native robotics powerhouse and its leadership is under no illusions about what failure would mean. “We are at a ‘Super Technical Window’ where the …

The Kenyan government has officially invited international bids for the development of the Mrima Hill mineral deposit in Kwale County, an asset currently valued at approximately $62.4 billion. This move marks a significant escalation in Kenya’s efforts to position itself as a key player in the global critical minerals market, …

The Tanzanian mining landscape, historically defined by its rich yields of gold and gemstones, is poised for a transformative shift as the global transition toward a green economy intensifies. At the heart of this industrial pivot is the Ngualla rare earth project, an ambitious venture by Australian-listed Peak Resources that …

NEW DELHI — Tanzania has issued a high-level call to international financiers and energy titans to capitalise on a rapidly expanding energy landscape, as the East African nation manoeuvres to nearly double its power generation capacity by the end of the decade. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity 2026 conference in …

The Tanzanian government is actively courting Chinese investment across its industrial, mining, agricultural and renewable energy sectors, with Minister for Industry and Trade Judith Kapinga making a direct appeal to business leaders during a visit to Hangzhou, China. Kapinga pointed to Tanzania’s market of 64 million people and its gateway …