Efforts to promote gender inclusion in science and technology education received a boost in the Adansi North District as AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, in partnership with key industry stakeholders, engaged female students of Asare Bediako Senior High School in Akrokerri through a targeted STEM mentorship initiative. The engagement, organised together with GHIE-WInE, the Underground Mining …
Vice President of Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, Vincent Sun, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to responsible mining, transparency, and long-term value creation in Ghana, pledging that its operations will leave a positive and lasting legacy beyond gold extraction. Speaking at the Ghana Day event at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba on Wednesday, 11 …
Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic value embedded in this endowment, according to a new study released today by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). Of this total, US$8.6 trillion remains undeveloped, reflecting an under-explored continent where fragmented …
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says government will not proceed with any proposed merger of the Energy Commission and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) without broad stakeholder consensus. Mr Jinapor said he had engaged representatives of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) following concerns raised by some workers over the proposed …
Namibia’s mineral sector remained the backbone of the country’s export performance in 2025, with uranium emerging as the leading export commodity, accounting for 22.4% of total export value, according to the latest trade bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics Agency. Non-monetary gold followed as the second-largest export, contributing 16.0% of total exports, while precious stones, …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., will speak at a high-level panel session during the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on the role of gold in Africa’s development. Mr Gyamfi will speak at the session titled “Is gold a critical mineral …
Investing in African Mining Indaba has confirmed that Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, will deliver the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of Mining Indaba 2026, scheduled for 9–12 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. President Hichilema’s participation places Zambia firmly at the centre of Africa’s evolving mining and investment landscape, …
JPMorgan is maintaining a bullish outlook on gold prices by setting an end-of-year price target of $6,300 an ounce amid a broader shift towards hard assets. In a note published late Sunday, the bank’s analysts cited the “ongoing diversification” trend that has driven gold to record highs in recent weeks. Gold has “further to run …
US President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a strategic stockpile of critical minerals backed by $12 billion, aiming to protect manufacturers from supply disruptions as the US accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese metals. The White House confirmed on Monday the start of “Project Vault,” which would combine $1.67 billion in private capital …
Atlantic Lithium Limited has highlighted a surge in global lithium prices as a major tailwind for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana. Speaking on the company’s quarterly report for the period ended 31 December 2025, CEO Keith Muller emphasized that the rising demand and improved market sentiment significantly strengthen the commercial prospects of the …
