South32 Confirms Smelter Shutdown Amid Power Crisis
MAPUTO—South32 has confirmed that its Mozal aluminum smelter, a cornerstone of Mozambique’s industrial sector, will be placed on care and maintenance next month as...
AECI Targets Underground Efficiency Gap with SmartShot Nano
As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one...
Silver linings: Mining opportunities for Africa in an unstable world
In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent...
Mozambique LNG restart of activities onshore and offshore
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies, recently met with President Daniel Chapo, and they jointly announced the full restart of activities...
Zambian President to Headline Mining Indaba 2026
CAPE TOWN—The Investing in African Mining Indaba has confirmed that Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of...
Caterpillar launches the new Cat® 707 wide body truck
Built for long life and high uptime availability, the durable new Cat® 707 wide body truck features a fully integrated Cat powertrain, including a...
Africa’s Mining Sector Eyes Sustainability and Value-Chain Growth
As the Mining Indaba 2026 approaches in Cape Town, South Africa, industry stakeholders are turning their attention to the sector’s evolving focus on sustainability...
SADC Convenes in Victoria Falls to Scale Clean Energy Investment
VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026...
Forum puts gas sector on spotlight
As Africa’s gas sector enters a decisive execution phase, transitioning from a longer long-term potential, technocrats in the sector are billed to participate at...
WiMSA’s Bold Call for Women Leading Mining’s Next Shift
Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) has launched 2026 with a strong new theme: 'Break the Ground, Own the Shift', positioning women as central...
