Africa mining

Lusaka: Zambia's mining industry is closely watching the upcoming national elections, with mining companies hoping the next government will introduce policies that encourage investment and accelerate the expansion of the country's copper…

The United States has clarified that it is not funding a proposed $100 million security force intended to guard mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to an official statement from the U.S. embassy. The…

Johannesburg: Africa’s mining sector has become a focal point of coordinated disinformation campaigns, according to a recent report that highlights growing concerns over misinformation affecting the continent’s resource industries. The…

Ghana has directed major international mining companies, including Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin, to transfer their mining operations to local contractors by December 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter. The…

Lusaka: Global mining giant BHP is exploring opportunities to undertake large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, according to the country’s mines ministry, signaling renewed investor interest in one of Africa’s key mineral-rich nations.…