We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Africa’s critical mineral resources, a boon for intra-African trade and regional integration

Research by the ECA shows that demand for critical minerals will drive the quest to decarbonize economies and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Africa - rich in critical minerals - will accelerate intra-continental trade and harness its natural resources for sustainable development by rolling out effective trade policies, to benefit from the global rush for green energy transition. With approximately 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including cobalt, lithium, and nickel, which are…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • The African Development Bank's loan to SNIM will facilitate the acquisition of up to 36 locomotives and 1,743 wagons to transport iron production to the Nouadhibou ore port
  • All (1)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Mauritania: African Development Bank grants $150 million loan to Boost mining sector

The approval, granted on November 29, is part of SNIM’s $467 million logistics expansion program, which aims to double the transport capacity of its iron ore railway by 2030

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $150 million senior loan to Mauritanian state-owned iron ore firm Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) to increase its logistics capacity and strengthen the country’s mining sector.  The approval, granted on November 29, is part of…

Investing in African Mining Indaba

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Africa must chart its own course in the global mineral landscape
  • All (1)
Source: Investing in African Mining Indaba |

Africa must chart its own course in the global mineral landscape

Africa stands at the precipice of a new era, where its vast mineral wealth can redefine its global standing

The world recognises Africa's mineral reserves as critical for the global transition to cleaner energy. However, this narrative, focused on the needs of industrialised nations, overlooks a fundamental truth: Africa's minerals hold a far greater significance for the continent itself. Africa stands at the precipice of a new era, where…

planetGOLD Zimbabwe

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (2)
    • In Zimbabwe, artisanal gold miners use mercury as part of their mining process. IMPACT, 2022
    • In Zimbabwe, artisanal gold miners use mercury as part of their mining process. IMPACT, 2022
  • All (2)
Source: planetGOLD Zimbabwe |

Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners

Zimbabwe’s government is taking action to support a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector, launching a $23.7 million USD project to reduce mercury across mine sites in the country. A toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore, mercury damages the lungs, skin, and eyes. The chemical can travel far…

Investing in African Mining Indaba
Source: Investing in African Mining Indaba |

African Mining Ministers to unite at the Mining Indaba 2025 Ministerial Symposium: Building a unified African mining value chain

This gathering reaffirms the continent’s commitment to transforming its rich mineral resources into avenues for economic resilience and development

In a landmark event set for 2025, African government leaders, industry stakeholders, and key figures in the mining sector will gather for the Ministerial Symposium, a critical platform aimed at advancing collaboration, addressing challenges, and fostering sustainable growth in Africa’s mining industry. This gathering reaffirms the continent’s commitment to transforming…

Investing in African Mining Indaba
Source: Investing in African Mining Indaba |

Strategic Leadership and Innovation at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025

The 2024 edition saw record participation, attracting around 9 900 attendees, including more than 1 200 investors and 2 000+ executives from mining companies worldwide

Mining Indaba – the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – is cementing its position as the catalyst that ignites positive disruption within the African mining industry. Having launched its 2025 agenda, which demonstrates what is needed to future-proof the African…

Investing in African Mining Indaba
Source: Investing in African Mining Indaba |

Future-Proofing African Mining: Indigenous People and Mining Communities at the Heart of Mining Indaba 2025

The new focus for next year’s event – Investing in Mining Indaba 2025 – reinforces the Mining Indaba commitment to future-proofing African communities

Mining Indaba - the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – has announced a 2025 agenda that emphasises the voices of indigenous people and communities in the mainstream of the conference. The new focus for next year’s event – Investing In…

Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Launched to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential
  • All (1)
Source: Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) |

The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) Launched to Unlock Africa’s Critical Minerals Potential

CMAG’s mission is to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, and thereby enable the creation of resilient and diversified critical minerals supply chains

Global leaders in the critical minerals industry have today launched the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) to foster deeper relationships between Africa and global markets, empower companies operating in Africa’s critical minerals space, and thereby unlock Africa’s full critical minerals potential. Sub-Saharan Africa is believed to be home to…

Energy Capital & Power

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)
  • All (1)
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Chamber of Mines Highlight Prospects in Respective Markets at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Critical Minerals Africa 2024 takes place from 6 – 7 November in Cape Town

Representatives from Chambers of Mines across African countries rich in energy transition metals presented their nations' mineral assets and investment prospects during a panel discussion held on Day one of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 Forum. Thomas Gono, President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, stated that the…

African Energy Chamber

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Abdourahim Barry, Deputy National Director of Hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons
  • All (1)
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Guinea-Conakry Outlines Mining, Hydrocarbons Strategy at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

A technical presentation by Guinea-Conakry’s Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons and National Petroleum Agency at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2024 showcased the country’s strategy to boost its mining and hydrocarbon sectors

Underlining a commitment to become a leader in global iron ore production, Guinea-Conakry’s $20 billion Simandou 2040 national development roadmap aims to harness the country’s immense mineral wealth while promoting socioeconomic growth across various sectors. Meanwhile, the country aims to drive hydrocarbon development on the back of a robust petroleum…