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The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …

By NIEL LOURENS* The Canadian coal mining industry is facing increasing challenges. Tighter environmental regulations, rising operating costs, and declining coal grades are testing the resilience of producers from Alberta to British Columbia. At the same time, global buyers are demanding cleaner, higher-quality coal, while investors and regulators expect measurable …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …