Africa's Export Directory
By Dowell Sichitalwe As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda announce a new “minerals-for-peace” agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, hope and skepticism collide across Central Africa.
In Summary According to recent data from the World Bank’s WITS platform, Sub-Saharan Africa’s total exports amount to approximately $396.4 billion. Some African countries on the list are raising their
Sinkholes and subsidence in areas underlain by dolomite rock continue to pose considerable risks to infrastructure, requiring that developers carefully assess geological stability before designing any building or civil engineering
In early 2025, the European Union ramped up its financial and technical support for Africa’s mining industry, aligning with the continent’s ambitions to play a major role in the global
June 26 — The European Union has unveiled fresh backing for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector, unveiling two strategic initiatives designed to bolster responsible sourcing and enhance geological
The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking mining investors from Saudi Arabia to reduce its reliance on Chinese firms, which currently dominate the sector. Marcellin Paluku, a deputy cabinet director
Credit: Alphamin Resources Corp. Tin prices jumped to eight-month highs on Thursday after Alphamin Resources said it would temporarily cease operations at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s number one cobalt producer, has banned all exportation of the metal for a minimum of four months. According to the country’s Authority for
Writing about the minerals beneath Africa’s soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés. We’ve all read the tired tropes: “land of contrasts”, “resource curse”, and “continent of paradoxes”.
Illegal gold mining has marred the town of Kitutu in South Kivu province, polluting rivers and destroying fields. © Glody MURHABAZI / AFP He says mining has spoilt the town