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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 …

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, …

The Ugandan government is poised for a wave of international investment as government leaders and development partners chart a clear path for the country’s value-addition agenda, signaling a strategic shift from raw exports to high-value production. The renewed momentum follows a high-level discussion between Odera Ozoka and General Salim Saleh, …

Scandinavian gold producer Akobo Minerals is celebrating a significant milestone, reporting first-ever positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of SKr6.9-million for the third quarter ended September 30. This achievement marks a turning point for the company, which also saw revenues climb to SKr22.9-million during the period. Backed …

Africa’s vast mineral wealth is a cornerstone of the global supply chain, yet governments across the continent are operating with a significant blind spot. For decades, many have lacked fundamental knowledge of what lies beneath their soil, a legacy of colonial-era data hoarding that now poses a critical challenge to …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has marked what officials call a turning point for the global battery industry after the state cobalt company produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The move represents a deliberate shift towards a more transparent and regulated supply chain in a country that …

The European Commission (EC) has launched a substantial €545-million Team Europe package to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy, aligning with the continent’s ambitious development goals and global climate targets. The funding was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen as part of the ‘Scaling Up Renewables in Africa’ …

Australian gold miner Perseus Mining reported quarterly production of 99 953 oz for the period ended 30 September, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. The result reflects planned lower production as the company transitions its flagship Yaouré mine in Côte d’Ivoire from open pit to underground operations. Perseus …

London-listed Blencowe Resources has cemented the formidable potential of its Uganda-based Orom-Cross graphite project, transitioning it into a financing and development phase following the successful completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The DFS confirms the project’s capacity to be a Tier 1 global graphite producer, outlining an initial 15-year …

Metso, a global leader in sustainable technology and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metals industries, has officially announced a pivotal distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd., a respected dealership for heavy machinery across East Africa. This strategic contract immediately strengthens Metso’s market presence in the region, appointing Rock …