Hitachi Energy delivered a state-of-the-art power electronic converter that stabilizes the mine’s connection to the grid, featuring a PCS 6000 STATCOM system Hitachi Energy (https://www.HitachiEnergy.com) announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML), to the national grid, which… +
With about one-third of the world’s essential mineral reserves, Africa’s subsoil has become a major strategic interest for many countries. After Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar is now the latest Gulf state to display its ambitions on the continent. In August 2025, Sheikh Al Mansour Bin Jabor… +
They will produce 3.5 mln tonnes Algeria has launched a project to build two new low-carbon green cement plants with a combined capacity of 3.5 million tonnes per year as part of a drive to expand eco-friendly industries in construction and other sectors. The North African OPEC producer is also… +
Chinese-backed investments drive expansion despite weak global prices Zimbabwe’s lithium sector delivered 2.4 million tons of concentrate in 2024, more than tripling the previous year’s output of 745,455 tons. Authorities project 3.26 million tons in 2025, driven by the launch of new mines and strong investment from Chinese companies. Sandawana… +
A year after IRH became Mopani’s majority shareholder, production is up, jobs have been created, and long-term expansion plans are now underway A transformative investment led by the UAE’s International Resources Holding (IRH) has helped deliver a strong revival at Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines, one of Africa’s most strategically important… +
The agreement involves $500 million in financing to develop the Mayumba potash deposit, a flagship project for Gabon’s mineral sovereignty and industrial transformation. On the sidelines of his participation in the multilateral summit convened by His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, which focused notably on… +
Guinea’s critical minerals sector is poised for exponential growth, driven by global demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and advanced electronics The Guinea Chamber of Mines and Critical Minerals Africa Group (www.CMAGAfrica.com) have today announced the signing of a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering strategic partnership,… +
The British mining company Resolute Mining, which operates in Senegal and Mali, has made a significant discovery of a gold mine in Doropo, in the northern part of the country, with a production capacity exceeding 100 tons. Resolute Mining’s CEO, Chris Eger, who announced the discovery to Prime Minister Robert… +
The country is attracting investment in exploration opportunities, striving to mirror upstream success seen in regional basins Lanciné Conde, Director General of Guinea-Conakry’s National Petroleum Agency (SONAP), is speaking at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference. Taking place September 29 to October 3, 2025, in… +
Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and… +
