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South Africa has the mineral wealth and technical expertise to compete at the highest levels of global mining. SRK Consulting (South Africa) Managing Director Andrew van Zyl argues that converting that advantage into investment and sustained economic growth will require decisive leadership and progress on persistent structural challenges. Reflecting on …

SKF South Africa will demonstrate at the South African Railway Association (SARA) 2026 Expo how its full value chain – from advanced components to digital monitoring and lifecycle services – is driving a sustainable rail ecosystem on the African continent. For more than a century, SKF has partnered with railway …

Qatar, Oman, Vietnam, Russia and Burundi have all featured in a month of investment and trade talks for Tanzania, which has also carried its pitch to European markets as part of a government drive to build broader commercial relationships across the Gulf, Asia, Africa and Europe. The tour culminates at …

By BAZIN MAMBUMINA DODOMA — Tanzania is attempting to strike a balance between aggressively commercializing its critical minerals and preserving priceless archaeological history, as booming mining revenues place its subterranean wealth at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. Government revenues from mining surged to more than 1.071 trillion Tanzanian …

The Joburg Indaba South African Mining Hall of Fame has welcomed Natascha Viljoen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Corporation, recognising more than 30 years of leadership that runs from the processing plants of South Africa to the helm of the world’s leading gold company. Minister of Mineral and …

Ethiopia and Djibouti are turning to the same industrialist who has already bet billions on the region’s energy infrastructure. Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote plan to build a $660 million refined petroleum pipeline connecting the two countries, a Spokesperson in Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office said. The …

Tanzania is positioning mining as a cornerstone of a much longer economic ambition. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Ministry of Minerals to strengthen the management of the mining sector in order to enhance productivity in line with the country’s Development Vision 2050. Nchemba issued the directive on 3 …

A rapidly expanding generation base is putting Ethiopia’s power network under pressure to keep pace, making transmission investment central to the country’s energy ambitions. Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has allocated 313.8 billion Birr (US$1.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with 70.3% directed towards capital expenditure as the country works …

Scandinavia-based gold producer Akobo Minerals has delivered its strongest operational performance since underground mining commenced at its flaghip Segele asset in southwestern Ethiopia, posting record gold output, surging core earnings, and accelerated debt reduction. For the second quarter ended June 30, gold production reached a record 37 kg (approximately 1,190 …

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …