Zambia’s Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, says the country has recorded more than US$12 billion in mining investments since 2021, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the nation’s mining sector and economic direction. Mr. Kabuswe disclosed this during a farewell luncheon held for staff of the Ministry at the …
Accra is set to become the centre of West Africa’s mining industry as more than 6,000 mining professionals and over 250 exhibitors from 20 countries converge on Ghana for the 19th edition of the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX 2026). The three-day event, scheduled for June 3 to 5, 2026, will be held …
An Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) delegation has engaged officials of the Embassy of Canada in Mali and representatives of major Canadian mining companies operating in the country as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration within Mali’s mining sector. The engagements took place during the 2026 Golden Days forum held from May 7 to 9 at …
Africa’s mineral sector is once again under immense pressure amid heightened demand driven by the global low-carbon agenda and competition for control. Africa stands yet again at a decisive inflection point, where it can seize this moment to capture value from its mineral resources. The Africa Mining Vision (2009) and the African Green Minerals Strategy …
South African security agencies have conducted a joint anti-crime and anti-illicit mining operation in the Crystal Park informal settlement in Gauteng Province, resulting in dozens of arrests and the demolition of hundreds of illegal structures. The operation, carried out from May 7 to May 10, 2026, involved members of the Solomon Mahlangu Regiment’s Bravo and …
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with key state institutions within Ghana’s extractive sector, has revived a inter-agency committee aimed at strengthening the monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and other mining-related revenues due the state. The committee comprises representatives from MIIF, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the Minerals Commission, the Ghana …
Making mining safe and environmentally sustainable is non-negotiable. People and the environment form the foundation of life and drive socio-economic development. This principle defines the professional journey of Benitta Wiafe. Born in Kumasi, Benitta began her primary education at Kumasi Buokrom M/A Primary School. She later moved to Burma Camp in Accra, where she continued …
Perseus Mining says construction of the US$523 million Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania is progressing steadily, with first gold production expected in the first quarter of 2027. The company announced the update following a high-level meeting with Tanzanian President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Chamwino, Dodoma Region, where discussions centred on …
Atlantic Lithium has announced that it has granted consent for Elevra Lithium Limited to transfer all of its rights and interests in agreements related to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana to Chinese battery materials giant Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Limited. In a statement released on Monday(11 May), Atlantic Lithium said Elevra currently holds rights …
Perseus Mining Limited has appointed  Wade Bickley will join the company’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 June 2026. Mr. Bickley will be based in Perseus’s Dubai office. Mr. Bickley brings more than 25 years of industry experience, with extensive expertise in gold and base metals operations across Australia, West Africa …
