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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 …

VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …

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 …

Gabon’s new Mining Minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema has announced intentions to prioritise high-growth mining opportunities during Mining Indaba. The Minister, an environmental engineer and former Minister of Oil and Gas is expected to bring a pragmatic approach to the sector with investor attraction a core focus. Following his appointment by …

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 …

By; Bazin Mambumina Rare earth explorer RareX (ASX:REE) has moved to aggressively bolster its African growth strategy with the appointment of veteran economic geologist Glen Edwards as General Manager for Business Development. The strategic hire, effective immediately, comes as the company navigates a “pivotal evolution” of its portfolio, transitioning from …