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African Rare Earth Projects Advance Amid Rising Global Demand

African Mining Week 2025 will outline opportunities across Africa’s rare earth sector

The global demand for rare earth elements (apo-opa.co/3FI1pbZ) is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialization. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to capitalize on this growth. With up to eight rare earth projects set…

Energy Capital & Power
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Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Growth, Sustainable Mining with Global Partnerships

Under the theme, “Sustainable Mining & Local Growth: Leveraging Resources for Global Impact,” the Mining in Motion Summit will highlight how global partnerships are driving the growth of Ghana’s mining sector and economy

Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance (https://apo-opa.co/4kYCvVX) its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold value chain for socioeconomic development. The Ashanti Green Initiative, led by Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom, is spearheading the inaugural Mining in Motion Summit in partnership…

Energy Capital & Power
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Ghana's Surging Gold Exports Propel Mining Sector Expansion

Mining in Motion takes place under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth

Ghana is capitalizing on its gold exports (https://apo-opa.co/4iOXHfD) to drive economic growth, with revenues increasing to $11.6 billion in 2024 - a 52.6% increase from the $7.6 billion recorded in 2023. Gold exports accounted for 57% of the country’s total export revenue (https://apo-opa.co/4hHk0lZ), solidifying the industry’s role as a key contributor to…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Conference of Earth Scientists and Mining Engineers

Participants held extensive discussions on the current state of the mining sector in Eritrea and its future prospects

The Earth Scientists and Mining Engineers Association of Eritrea held a two-day conference on 21 and 22 March at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall in Asmara. The conference was held under the theme “Responsible Mining for Sustainable Development.” Mr. Alem Kibreab, Director General of Mining at the Ministry…

Energy Capital & Power
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Investments Drive African Mining Growth

African Mining Week 2025 takes place under the theme ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth’

Ambrosia Enters Malian Market  In February 2025, investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding acquired a 50% stake in Canadian firm Allied Gold’s mining projects in Ethiopia and Mali. As part of the deal, Ambrosia will inject $375 million in working capital to accelerate project development, boosting Ethiopia and Mali’s gold output…

Energy Capital & Power
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Ghana Bolsters Mining Sector Growth Through Local Content Participation

Mining in Motion takes place from June 2-4 in Accra, Ghana under the theme ‘Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth’

Ghana is ramping up efforts to enhance local content participation in the mining industry, aiming to maximize the beneficiation of its mineral resources. By supporting small-scale miners, promoting local procurement and ensuring international firms hire and train local staff, Ghana is catalyzing employment creation, revenue generation for local businesses and…

Energy Capital & Power
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African Markets Digitalize Mining Licensing to Boost Investments

Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria are digitalizing mining licensing processes to unlock mineral wealth, set to be showcased at the upcoming African Mining Week

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zambia Integrated Mining Information System last month, aiming to streamline the awarding of licenses. The digital platform is…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care

The IAEA will provide technical support to establish a national water quality laboratory, modernize seven existing water laboratories and strengthen national capacity through training

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been to Niger this week for high-level meetings with Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine and other senior officials to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology for mining, water management and cancer care. During…

Energy Capital & Power
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How Policy Reform is Strengthening Ghana's Mining Industry

Ghana’s Mining in Motion conference and summit will be held under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact

Ghana has introduced transformative policy reforms over the past decade, focusing on local content development, infrastructure and equipment modernization and investment. As a result, the country has seen a slate of projects being launched across mature sectors such as the gold, bauxite, manganese and diamond markets, as well as in…

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Nigeria’s Mining Reforms: Unlocking Investment and Growth

To improve efficiency, Nigeria restructured the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in August 2023, creating two separate entities

Over the past two years, Nigeria has implemented key policies and reforms to revitalize its mining industry, attract investment and strengthen the sector’s contribution to GDP. Recent government-led initiatives have streamlined licensing processes, removed bottlenecks and simplified market entry for international investors, enhancing production across the country’s 44 solid mineral…

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