East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa

The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of Africa’s most strategically important pieces of mineral infrastructure as global powers and investors compete to secure access to the copper and cobalt needed to drive the energy transition. The United States (U.S) is preparing to put up to $1 billion behind the …

The narrative of Kenya’s mining sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the government shifts its strategic focus from the mere extraction of raw materials to a robust model of local value addition. Opening the 2026 Mining Investment Conference in Nairobi, President William Ruto articulated a vision for integrated industrial …

KAMPALA — Bilateral trade between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates surged to $4.7 billion in 2025, laying the groundwork for a major investment drive as both nations prepare to host their fifth business forum in the Gulf state. The high-level summit, scheduled for October 26 to 29 across Abu …