Top Stories

NAIROBI – Kenya is positioning its long-dormant mining sector as the next frontier of national economic growth, moving to capitalize on massive mineral discoveries that experts believe could rival the country’s storied tourism industry. With the recent unearthing of gold and rare earth element (REE) deposits valued in the tens …

In an era where critical minerals underpin the global transition to digital technologies, renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, Rwanda’s mining sector has emerged as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most compelling export success stories. Between January and December 2025, the nation’s exports of the so-called 3T minerals, tin (cassiterite), tungsten …

The Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Mr Ernest Rubondo, has reassured Ugandans that the country remains on course to achieve its first oil production by July 2026. He said all key players in the oil and gas sector are working toward meeting the target, with critical …

BUKOMBE – Tanzania’s State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has finalized a landmark strategic partnership with South Africa’s Plantcor Mining and Plant Hire, marking a decisive shift in the development of the long-dormant Kigosi gold project. The agreement, signed this week in the Geita Region, follows high-level negotiations initiated at the recent …

The global leader in belt conveyor accessories and bulk material flow technology, Martin Engineering, is exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 and will unveil several new products. Developed at the company’s Center for Innovation (CFI), the latest heavy-duty accessories, from belt sealing systems to state-of-the-art flow technology, will be on display. Martin …

Mineral endowment is no longer just a geological statistic but it is increasingly central to the continent’s employment and industrial ambitions in Africa. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026 released by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth, roughly …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

After years of cautious adoption, mining electrification is entering a decisive acceleration phase and ABB believes the industry has crossed a critical maturity threshold. With validated deployments and significantly reduced risk, the company expects electrified ore handling to grow exponentially over the next five years far more aggressively than in …

CAPE TOWN—Africa’s critical minerals are increasingly viewed as a strategic hedge against global geopolitical volatility. At the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, industry leaders highlighted that the continent is uniquely positioned to benefit from a shift toward a new resource-driven world order. Despite rising nationalism and shifting trade barriers, …

As the global race for energy transition materials intensifies, the historical bond between the automotive sector and platinum-group metal (PGM) miners is evolving from simple buyer-seller transactions into complex, strategic alliances. Delegates at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town heard this week that these partnerships spanning …