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As governments are increasingly seeking to capture more value from their natural resources, particularly gold, Ethiopia has secured $340 million in development financing for its long-delayed Tulu Kapi gold project. The development comes as the government is actively reforming the sector, reducing taxes and simplifying licensing, to capture more foreign …

Managing tailings safely and sustainably remains one of the mining industry’s biggest challeng es. For operations where above-ground deposition in a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is the only option, finding equipment that balances operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility is critical. Yet, many conventional deposition methods struggle to keep pace …

WearCheck will be showcasing a broad mix of condition monitoring solutions at the 2026 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 9 to 12 February. From scientific used oil analysis and transformer oil testing to asset reliability care services and water testing …

The leading Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices have unpacked how regional integration promotion, Pan-African partnerships and policy alignment are accelerating Africa’s mining transformation, which is in turn promising to catalyse energy and transport infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing activity, skills demand, and employment creation on the continent. As …

By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year  Stronger …

The African Mining Week (AMW), one of Africa’s mining forum, returns to the Cape Town, South Africa. Slated for the 14th to the 16th October 2026, under the theme: ‘Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development’, the event will convene mining companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers to …

The annual international mining investment conference, Investing in African Mining Indaba has attracted French geological survey body – BRGM which provides support for mining policy decision-making, to this year’s edition. According to BRGM, the institute will be presenting its expertise in the field of mineral resources at the conference, to …

East Africa holds immense untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where access to electricity remains limited or non-existent. In Kenya, a large portion of the estimated 13 million people without power live in high solar irradiation zones, making off-grid solutions especially viable. Tanzania is also positioning itself for renewable expansion, …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …

By Karen Olivier* The demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as ‘man camps’ in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular construction is thus emerging as a cost-effective solution. Mining projects are generally set up …