Barrick Mining has finally reached a binding settlement with the Government of Mali, ending a two-year dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex. The settlement totals 244 billion CFA francs About…
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The 2025 Commodity Surge: Winners and Laggards 2025 has been a banner year for commodities, propelled by geopolitical tensions, central bank gold hoarding, and the unrelenting march of the green…
Mines today sound nothing like the mines of 20 years ago machine learning is now part of the conversation. There’s less guesswork, more data, and a growing expectation that decisions…
Sandvik Mining has committed €80 million to expand its Tampere engineering hub, targeting a new generation of autonomous underground machinery. Central to this push is “Amelia,” a drilling robot undergoing…
Ivanhoe Mines has officially launched Phase 1 operations at its Platreef polymetallic mine in South Africa. The company celebrated the milestone on November 18 during an inauguration ceremony attended by…
African mine managers are confronted with a long list of emerging technologies automation tools, AI dashboards, drones, digital platforms, safety wearables, real-time sensors, and more. But in practice, only a…
African Exploration is entering a more sophisticated era one guided as much by algorithmic insight as by geological intuition. The familiar image of teams trudging across vast terrains with broad…
Gold Fields has reported reduced output at its Tarkwa mining operations after encountering lower feed grades and several operational disruptions. The company is reviewing pit sequencing, fleet performance, and processing…
Transnet SOC Ltd is South Africa’s state-owned integrated freight and logistics company, established in 1990 under the Companies Act to manage the country’s critical transport infrastructure. It operates as a…
Among the intricate threads of Africa’s economy, mining-linked Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs quietly stand out, weaving resilience, innovation, and opportunity into the continent’s mineral value chain. These businesses…
