London-listed Caracal Gold has signed a four-month exclusivity agreement with Tanzanian mining company Pumba Resources, targeting gold prospecting licence applications in Tanzania’s Geita and Singida regions. The agreement, announced on 1 August 2025, grants Caracal exclusive rights until November 30 to conduct legal, technical and financial due diligence on Pumba’s …
Read More »DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum to leverage foreign interest in critical minerals
Some high-level delegates and expert speakers are expected at this year’s DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, the organisers have revealed. The third edition of the event scheduled to taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi is expected to provide unparalleled insights and connections for global investors, manufacturers and strategic …
Read More »Marula Mining Forges Research, Academic Partnerships in Kenya
Marula Mining PLC is advancing its strategic presence in Kenya, announcing key partnerships with the Geological Society of Kenya (GSK) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT). The Africa-focused mining firm is seeking to integrate itself into the country’s academic and professional landscape, signaling a long-term commitment to …
Read More »$156M Sun King Securitisation to Deliver Solar for Over a Million Kenyans
Speed Read: Sun King closes a $156 million (KES equivalent) securitisation, the largest and first majority commercial-bank-backed deal of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. Backed by private capital from Absa Bank Kenya, Citi, The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, KCB Bank, and Stanbic Bank Kenya. The new deal …
Read More »Batteries, AI and Hydrogen Drive Energy’s Future
The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …
Read More »KSB SupremeServ Academy Trains Future Pump Experts
KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …
Read More »Kenya serves as hub for smuggled gold from region, report says
Kenya acts as a transit hub for smuggled gold from other African countries, including South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a report by SwissAid, a non-governmental organisation. While illicit outflows from the country likely exceed two tonnes per year, the amount of declared gold exports …
Read More »Tanzania’s Chunga copper processing facility more than just a plant
Tanzania’s inauguration of the Chunya copper processing plant marks more than just the opening of another industrial facility. It signals a deliberate and bold strategic shift – a potential turning point in the nation’s economic trajectory. For too long, Tanzania, blessed with abundant mineral wealth has primarily been a supplier …
Read More »Africa Advances Downstream Mining to Drive Industrial Growth and Retain Mineral Wealth
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …
Read More »MiningForum 2026 spotlight challenges, opportunities in mining
Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningFoum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …
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