In 2026, Mining Indaba will once again place grassroots voices at the heart of Africa’s most influential mining event. Through its Mining Community Voices platform — delivered in partnership with The Impact Facility — Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) will ensure that the perspectives of mining-affected communities stand shoulderContinue Reading
New tailings standards place considerable onus on mining companies to ensure adequate financial provisioning for the closure of their tailings storage facilities (TSFs) – notably for future costs that these TSFs will incur after closure or may incur in the case of failure. The Global Industry Standard for Tailings ManagementContinue Reading
KoBold Metals, the U.S.-based mining company backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is set to acquire nearly 17,000 mining concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a sweeping exploration drive. The company applies advanced artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to locate deposits of critical mineralsContinue Reading
The Zambian government has moved to calm public concern over water safety following a recent mining disaster in the Copperbelt Province. Environment Minister Mike Mposha told reporters in Lusaka on Friday that laboratory tests showed surrounding water sources remain “fit for consumption,” with pH levels within safe limits. However, testsContinue Reading
Froth flotation stands as one of the greatest innovations in mining and at the forefront of its modern evolution is the Jameson Cell: one of the most efficient, flexible, and high-performing flotation technologies in the world. The Jameson Cell was developed in 1985 when Mount Isa Mines asked Professor GraemeContinue Reading
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, today announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De Beers-Endiama joint venture successfully intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole intoContinue Reading
The demand for modular infrastructure in Zambia’s mining sector is currently growing rapidly as the industry expands to meet global copper demand. With copper prices remaining at very favourable levels, nearly all mines in the region are undergoing significant expansion projects. Mining continues to be the cornerstone of Zambia’s economy,Continue Reading
Kenya’s mining sector holds immense, largely untapped potential, particularly concerning its strategic mineral deposits. The global demand for strategic minerals, critical for powering electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced defence systems, is experiencing unprecedented growth. Nations worldwide are securing supply chains for these vital resources, recognising their profound geopoliticalContinue Reading
Lindian Resources has entered into a strategic partnership with Iluka Resources to advance its flagship Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi and establish a long-term revenue stream. The deal includes a binding US$20 million (A$30.64 million) loan facility and a 15-year offtake agreement for 90,000 tonnes of rare earth monaziteContinue Reading
In an industry racing to cut emissions, Capital Limited and Epiroc are ahead of the curve. Together, they’ve accelerated the development of a battery-electric surface drill – the SmartROC D65 BE – well before the market was demanding it. Their collaboration shows how a shared vision, bold decision-making, and aContinue Reading
