When a project like Africa’s biggest and greenest smelters like Kamoa-Kakula, in the DRC, comes online, it is hard to ignore the fact that it does not incorporate Peirce-Smith (PSC)…
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Glencore Mining and Rio Tinto confirmed on January 9, 2026, that they are holding early-stage discussions on a potential merger. The companies are seeking scale in copper and other critical…
It is clear that in much of Africa’s mining industry, attention tends to focus on large operators, major projects and headline investment figures, often at the expense of SMEs. Less…
Copper prices are sitting near historic highs, driven by electrification, grid upgrades and rising demand from electric vehicles and data infrastructure. For Africa’s copper giants, Zambia and the Democratic Republic…
Sustainability requirements in mining have moved much closer to the centre of how projects are assessed and run. In the critical minerals space, environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance has…
Ivanhoe Mines has officially begun production at Africa’s largest direct-to-blister copper smelter at its Kamoa-Kakula mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility has produced its first 99.7% pure…
Automation in African mining is often discussed in broad, aspirational terms: autonomous fleets, AI-driven optimisation and fully digitised operations. On the ground, adoption has been far more measured. For most…
Zijin Mining has outlined plans for aggressive global acquisitions as it sharpens its focus on gold and copper assets across multiple jurisdictions. the strategy is a deliberate push to secure…
As 2025 draws to a close, Eskom’s negotiations for reduced electricity tariffs with the ferro-chrome industry highlight the precarious state of South Africa’s energy-intensive manufacturing. In December 2025, Eskom signed…
Guinea’s sweeping crackdown on mining permits has moved straight into the courts, with Emirati backed Axis Minerals filing a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against the state. Axis, founded by Indian…
