China and the US are in a race for critical minerals. African countries need to make the rules

Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral deposits, making it central to geopolitical contest. The US and EU ...
WESA

PBS documentary 'Made in Ethiopia' looks at Chinese investment in Africa

To hear the hard-charging manager of a Chinese-owned industrial park in Ethiopia tell it, it's a manufacturer's dream come true. MOTTO MA: This park is just like a small city. UNIDENTIFIED BUSINESSMAN ...
Mining Weekly

Mining as the engine of South Africa’s reindustrialisation

By SSC Group founder and CEO Fred Arendse As a proud sponsor of this year’s Joburg Indaba, the diversified mining and ...

Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint

Anglo American still considers Africa to be part of its future due to its critical mineral resources, despite the mining ...
The Nation Newspaper

Mining Industry: Africa’s greatest investment destination – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that the mining sector represents one of the most exciting investment destinations on the African continent. He stated this on ...
Ecofin Agency

PIC Launches US$71.5 Million Fund to Back Early-Stage Mining Ventures in South Africa

PIC launches US$71.5m fund to back early-stage mining and finance in South Africa’s exploration pipeline. • Half of the funds reserved for domestic projects focus on energy-transition minerals, such ...
Mining Weekly

Things to look out for at Electra Mining Africa 2026

Biennial tradeshow Electra Mining Africa 2026 will introduce a host of new features, including a brand new Orange Zone area that will be situated in the Arena at the Expo Centre, more theme days, and ...

South Africa's mining fatalities rise 18% in 2020 -industry body

The death toll in South Africa's mines rose 18% in 2020 driven by accidents related to falling rocks and transportation, provisional figures from South Africa's main mining body showed on Friday.