South African Miners Plan Bid for Ngqura Manganese Export Terminal
A consortium of South African manganese producers plans to bid for the construction and operation of a new manganese export terminal at Ngqura Port in the Eastern Cape, a project
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Shakes Global Battery Supply Chain
Zimbabwe’s sudden decision to suspend lithium concentrate exports has sent shockwaves through global battery supply chains, highlighting the country’s growing influence in the critical minerals market and Africa’s broader push
Africa’s Next Global Export Won’t Be Minerals — It Will Be AI
By Sir Roger Jantio For decades, Africa’s export story has centred on minerals, oil, and raw commodities. But the continent’s next global export may not be copper, cobalt, or crude
Africa’s Top 10 Mining Countries: A Complete Investment Analysis Guide
By Muflih Hidayat Africa’s mineral wealth places the continent at the heart of intensifying global competition for strategic resources. As supply chain security concerns reshape geopolitical priorities, Africa’s top mining
Zimbabwe Bans Exports of Raw Minerals and Lithium Concentrate to Boost Local Beneficiation
Zimbabwe has announced an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate, marking a significant escalation in the country’s push for in-country value addition and tighter
Uganda Plans Railway Link to Tanzania, Opening New Export Route for Minerals
Uganda is exploring plans to connect a new railway line under construction to Tanzania’s developing rail network, potentially creating a major new export route for minerals such as gold, copper,
From Minerals to Manufacturing: UN Trade and Development Backs Africa’s Value Addition Drive
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global energy transition, with its vast mineral wealth offering unprecedented industrial opportunities — but only if countries move decisively from raw material
Formalising Artisanal Mining Urgent as Africa Eyes Critical Minerals Boom
Bringing artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) into the legal economy — and integrating it into global critical minerals supply chains — emerged as a central theme at the Investing in
Gold Exports to South Africa Coexist with Value-addition Goals in Minerals Trade
Tanzania’s gold exports to South Africa have risen sharply, reaching about $2.293 billion in 2024, reflecting both strong global prices (around $2,500 per ounce) and pressure to boost foreign exchange