Angola is moving to shorten the approval process for mining rights as part of a wider push to attract more foreign investment and improve transparency in its minerals sector. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo called on the National Agency of Mineral Resources (ANRM) to cut bureaucracy, enhance inspections, andContinue Reading
Mozambique is moving to strengthen oversight and taxation in the mining sector through the development of a new national “Mineral Atlas,” a comprehensive document integrating geological, chemical, and economic data on industrial and commercially viable minerals. The Tax Authority announced that the initiative aims to modernise mineral classification, improve taxContinue Reading
Zambia has recently joined the trend of implementing local content regulations in the mining sector, becoming the latest African country to do so. On 14 October 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD) issued the Geological and Minerals Development (Preference for Zambian Goods and Services) Regulations, 2025 (theContinue Reading
The closure of the Beeshoek Mine in late 2025 highlights the growing challenges facing South Africa’s iron ore industry as economic, infrastructural, and structural pressures reshape the mining landscape. Once employing 622 permanent workers, the mine’s shutdown underscores deep-rooted issues within South Africa’s integrated steel supply chain and the decliningContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has reported progress at its suspended Cobre Panama copper mine, moving forward with a government-approved preservation and safe management program during the third quarter. CEO Tristan Pascall noted that the company is preparing for a potential restart of operations, having completed the shipment of allContinue Reading
Barrick Mining’s bid to fast-track its international arbitration case against Mali has been rejected, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Friday. Tensions between Barrick and the Malian government have persisted since 2023 over the enforcement of a new mining code that raises taxesContinue Reading
The 2025 Angolan International Mining Conference (AIMC), held on October 22-23 at the Talatona Convention Centre, marked a transformative milestone for Angola’s mining sector with the official launch of the Angola Digital Mining Cadastre. This groundbreaking platform is designed to revolutionise the mining industry by automating and digitising processes, enhancingContinue Reading
Mrima Hill, located in Kenya’s coastal Kwale County, has become a focal point of global attention and local tension. Beneath its lush green forest lies one of the world’s richest deposits of rare earth minerals and niobium—essential materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. These valuable resources haveContinue Reading
South Africa’s gold mining industry is experiencing a significant transformation — moving from traditional extraction practices toward a holistic model of environmental responsibility. This shift highlights the growing understanding that sustainability must be an integral part of mining operations rather than a separate compliance exercise. DRD Gold exemplifies this evolution,Continue Reading
Guinea-Conakry’s bauxite sector is entering 2026 under the shadow of a record-breaking 2025, following an unprecedented Q1 surge that has set expectations for the coming year. Trade data shows that the country exported 48.6 million tons of bauxite in Q1 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4oO3R1Z) – a 39% increase from Q1 2024 –Continue Reading
