South Africa’s Manganese Miners Move to Take Control of Their Export Route
A consortium of South African manganese producers is positioning itself to design, build and operate a new dedicated export terminal at Ngqura in the...
Botswana Takes Its Diamond Story to the World’s Biggest Market
The Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo has concluded a week of high-level engagements in New York aimed at reinforcing Botswana's standing...
Rwanda’s 3T Mineral Surge: How A 46% Export Rise Reshaped the Trade Balance
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...
5G as the Engine of Botswana’s Smarter, Diversified Mining Future
As Botswana sharpens its strategy to look beyond diamonds and unlock value from critical minerals, digital infrastructure is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage....
Mining with a human face: How to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a significant part of the global mineral economy. In fact, 45 million people across the world work directly...
Silver linings: Mining opportunities for Africa in an unstable world
In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent...
