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 …
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to deploy franchise officers across all its district operational areas beginning February 2026, as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery. In a public notice issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, ECG said the deployment forms part of a franchise initiative aimed …
The Ghana Gold Board(GoldBod) will, from Monday, 2 February, embark on an enforcement exercise to clamp down on the activities of unlicensed jewellery manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries across the country, an official statement has said. The move follows the 31 December deadline for the licensing process for Jewellery and Fabrication Licences as well as …
The First Sky Group, a wholly Ghanaian owned company has marked its 23rd anniversary with a renewed call for ethical enterprise, local capacity building and private-sector partnership in Ghana’s development agenda, as the conglomerate reflected on its evolution from a single firm into a diversified, Ghanaian-owned business group. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to commemorate …
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) has commenced a three-day Validation and Advocacy Workshop on the Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources in South Africa, bringing together key stakeholders to align the country’s mining sector with the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). The workshop, which runs from January 27 to 29, 2026, is being held in Pretoria …
