Explore the most recent updates from Africa's mining industry.
Zambia launches the Minerals Regulation Commission to boost mining oversight, streamline regulation, and strengthen sustainable sector growth.
Ivanhoe Mines opens the world class Platreef Mine in South Africa, boosting critical mineral supply and advancing modern, sustainable mining.
Barrick Mining considers splitting into North America and Africa Asia entities as investors push for value and reduced geopolitical risk.
Oriole Resources raises 1.8 million pounds to accelerate gold exploration in Cameroon, targeting major resource growth through 2025 and 2026.
Lifezone raises 15 million dollars to advance Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project, pushing toward a 2026 investment decision despite weak global prices.
Ethiopia advances a 1 billion dollar deal with Rusal for a 500,000 ton aluminum smelter, boosting industrial growth and long term manufacturing capacity.
Lucara posts 51.2 million dollars in Q3 revenue as Karowe’s underground project hits key milestones, reinforcing the mine’s high value diamond profile.
Zimbabwe boosts spodumene exports despite low lithium prices, advancing major downstream investments and strengthening its role in the global battery supply chain.
Ghana scraps VAT on minerals exploration to boost investment, strengthen mining competitiveness, and revive long term discovery pipelines.
Deep Yellow appoints Zebra Kasete to lead its Namibian operations and drive development of the Tumas uranium project toward key investment milestones.
Congo produces its first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal cobalt, advancing ethical mining, stabilizing markets, and strengthening its global supply chain role.
Guinea accelerates alumina and iron ore processing, targeting six refineries by 2030 to boost local industry and lead West Africa’s mineral industrialization.
Mercuria and TechMet plan a tantalum project in Congo’s Rubaya, pending peace talks, potentially reshaping global critical mineral supply chains.
Allied Gold posts solid Q3 results with 87,020 ounces produced, lower costs, and major expansions in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire driving a strong year-end outlook.
Red Rock Mining accelerates its Idelsane copper project in Morocco, targeting over 10M tonnes of resources with a strong ESG and sustainability focus.
Kibali Gold Mine boosts Q3 2025 output by 21% to 191,000 ounces, driven by open-pit expansion, positioning DRC for a gold mining resurgence.
Vedanta invests US$1.5 billion in Zambia’s Konkola mine to boost copper output, reinforcing the nation’s rise as Africa’s copper powerhouse.
AngloGold Ashanti posts record $920M free cash flow in Q3 2025, powered by strong Ghana and Tanzania operations and rising gold prices.
De Beers reshapes its Executive Committee as COO Burger Greeff retires, appointing Kevin Smith and Eirik Waerness to key leadership roles.
Trigon Metals sells Namibia’s Kombat Copper Mine for up to US$42M, clears all debt, and shifts focus to Morocco’s high-potential Adanna project.
Galiano Gold cuts 2025 output forecast for Ghana’s Asanko Mine after community unrest, but strong sales show resilience amid challenges.
Botswana and Angola compete for De Beers amid Anglo American’s exit, signaling a new era of African control in the global diamond industry.
Newcore Gold expands high-grade zones at Ghana’s Enchi Project, confirming strong gold continuity and resource growth potential ahead of PFS in 2026.
Guinea launches operations at the Simandou project, Africa’s largest iron ore development, set to transform the nation into a top global exporter.
Vedanta launches CopperTech Metals to link US copper supply with Zambia’s KCM mine, targeting 500,000 tpa output and AI-driven sustainable growth.
B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine posts 44,105 oz Q3 output, $143M revenue, and greenlights $105M Antelope underground project to extend life into 2030s.
Barrick Gold reaffirms commitment to Mali amid legal dispute, highlighting $10B economic contribution and strong partnership through Loulo-Gounkoto mine.
Europa Metals to acquire Marula Africa in a $140M reverse takeover, adding lithium, copper, and rare earth assets across East and Southern Africa.
Montage Gold boosts resources at Côte d’Ivoire’s Koné Project to 6.2 Moz, confirming $3.1B NPV and 2027 start as construction hits 50%.
Blue Gold raises $140M to restart Ghana’s Bogoso and Prestea gold mines, combining gold production with blockchain-backed tokenization.
Caledonia Mining appoints former Thungela CEO July Ndlovu as independent director, strengthening governance and growth strategy in Africa.
ARM shuts down South Africa’s Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine after ArcelorMittal ends purchases, ending a decades-long partnership and cutting 622 jobs.
Tanzania reopens its border with Zambia, restoring the key copper corridor vital for Zambia and DRC mineral exports through Dar es Salaam.
Ariana Resources starts 4,000m RC drilling at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, aiming to expand its million-ounce gold resource.
Kore Potash weighs sale or financing options for its $2B Kola project in Congo, eyeing 2026 construction start for one of Africa’s largest potash mines.
Lotus Resources produces first uranium at Malawi’s Kayelekera Mine, marking its shift to producer status amid rising global nuclear fuel demand.
Sylvania Platinum posts record Q1 FY2026 PGM output, up 16%, with $45M revenue and strong progress at Thaba JV and filtration plant.
Aya Gold & Silver’s Boumadine PEA values the Moroccan project at $3B, highlighting top-tier gold-silver-zinc potential and rapid payback.
Sultan Resources invests A$1.1M to launch the Damara Gold Project in Namibia, expanding its portfolio into Africa’s promising gold and REE-rich regions.
Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite mine in Mozambique delivers 26,000 tonnes in Q3 2025, marking a strong restart with flexible, demand-driven operations.
Congo suspends Chinese miner CDM over toxic spill in Lubumbashi, tightening environmental control in its key cobalt sector.
IAMGOLD’s Essakane Mine posts strong Q3 2025 results with high output, record dividends, and solid resilience amid Burkina Faso’s challenges.
Mali launches the Bougouni Lithium Project, marking its debut in global EV battery supply chains and boosting Africa’s clean energy ambitions.
Gold Fields posts strong Q3 2025 results with higher production, lower costs, and reduced debt, strengthening its global gold leadership.
First Quantum’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion boosts Q3 copper output and cuts costs, reinforcing Zambia’s role as a leading African copper producer.
CMOC to invest US$1.08 billion in expanding DRC’s Kisanfu copper mine, boosting output and strengthening Africa’s role in the global energy transition.
Newmont opens Ghana’s $900M Ahafo North gold mine, reinforcing investor confidence and highlighting Ghana’s fiscal stability and mining growth.
Rome Resources confirms a major tin-copper-zinc deposit at Bisie North, DRC, marking a breakthrough for the region’s fast-growing tin sector.
Mali cancels over 90 mining exploration permits in a sweeping regulatory reform to tighten control, enforce compliance, and attract responsible investors.
Mercuria to fund ERG with $100M prepayment deal for DRC copper, strengthening Africa’s role in global critical mineral supply.
Fortuna Mining expands high-grade underground gold potential at Côte d’Ivoire’s Séguéla mine, boosting reserves and output growth outlook.
World Bank’s ICSID denies Barrick’s urgent request in Mali mining dispute over new tax laws, heightening tensions and investor uncertainty.
Namibia’s president takes direct control of the Mines, Energy and Industry Ministry to strengthen oversight and drive the nation’s resource-based growth.
Altona Rare Earths reports strong fluorine results at Monte Muambe, Mozambique, marking major progress in its fluorspar and gallium exploration.
Kumba Iron Ore posts stable Q3 2025 results, with stronger rail logistics boosting sales as Anglo American raises Minas-Rio guidance to 25 Mt.
De Beers’ Q3 2025 diamond output jumps 38% to 7.7M carats, led by Botswana’s Jwaneng mine, reinforcing Africa’s key role in global diamond supply.
EBRD grants €1M to PhosCo to advance Tunisia’s Gasaat Phosphate Project, strengthening sustainable mining and fertilizer supply growth in North Africa.
IDC funds Phase 1 of South Africa’s Steenkampskraal rare earth project, paving the way for a fully integrated, locally powered critical minerals industry.
Ivanhoe Atlantic’s Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project nears construction, set to transform Guinea-Liberia mining and boost West Africa’s infrastructure growth.
Newmont achieves commercial production at Ghana’s Ahafo North mine, boosting West Africa’s gold output and reinforcing sustainable mining growth.
Cobre begins diamond drilling at Botswana’s Ngami Copper Project to expand Cosmos target resources and advance its position in Africa’s copper belt.
Tensions rise in eastern Congo as Twangiza Mining accuses M23 rebels of gold theft, deepening the conflict over the region’s mineral wealth and stability.
Caledonia Mining posts steady growth at Zimbabwe’s Blanket Mine, producing 58,846 oz in 9M 2025 and reaffirming its strong gold output guidance.
Kavango Resources confirms JORC gold resource at Nightshift in Zimbabwe, marking its shift from explorer to emerging producer with strong growth potential.
Tharisa boosts Q4 PGM and chrome output as it advances its strategic transition to underground mining, reinforcing growth and sustainability in South Africa.
Angola launches its first copper mine, the $250M Tetelo Project, marking a new era of mining diversification and clean-energy mineral production.
Kodal Minerals begins lithium exports from Mali’s Bougouni Project, marking full operations and Mali’s debut as a West African lithium producer.
A fatal accident halts Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project, prompting safety reviews at one of Africa’s largest and most critical mining sites.
Sibanye-Stillwater finalises chrome deal with Glencore Merafe, extending chrome output by 20 years and boosting recovery, efficiency, and cash flow.
WIA Gold reports stellar Kokoseb drill results in Namibia, confirming expanding high-grade gold zones and strong open-pit and underground potential.
Mali’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine restarts under state control after a nine-month halt, reshaping investor confidence and Barrick’s future in the region.
Rio Tinto stockpiles 2M tonnes at Guinea’s Simandou, paving the way for first iron ore exports in Nov 2025 and Africa’s rise in global steel supply.
Tertiary Minerals raises £100K to fund new RC drilling at Zambia’s Mushima North Project, boosting exploration momentum for copper, silver, and zinc.
China’s Huayou Cobalt to open a $400M lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe by 2026, boosting local refining and Africa’s EV battery supply chain.
Newcore Gold expands drilling to 45,000m at Ghana’s Enchi Project after strong results, reinforcing its growth potential on the Sefwi-Bibiani Belt.
Tharisa ends FY2025 with record PGM and chrome output, a $68.6M net cash position, and world-class safety as it advances its underground transition.
Aya Gold & Silver posts record output of 1.3M oz at Morocco’s Zgounder Mine, with 29% growth driven by higher grades, recovery, and throughput.
Fortuna’s Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal shows a record 0.8-year payback and 72% IRR, setting a new benchmark for West African mining.
Two police officers were killed in an attack on Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique, exposing deep tensions over resource access and security.
Guinea’s bauxite exports jumped 23% in Q3 2025 to 39.4Mt, reinforcing its lead as the world’s top supplier despite rains and tighter regulations.
Ariana Resources begins a new 11,000-m drilling campaign at Zimbabwe’s Dokwe Gold Project to expand resources and strengthen its African footprint.
bRocks™ launches October 18 from Morocco as the world’s first AI mining intelligence platform, unifying data and sustainability across the value chain.
Avesoro Resources moves to acquire Liberia’s Todi Gold Project from Zodiac Gold, expanding its footprint near the New Liberty and Ndablama mines.
The DRC’s new cobalt export quota sparks a 20% price surge, tightening global supply and reshaping the battery metals market amid EV demand.
Valterra Platinum advances Mogalakwena’s shift underground, targeting higher PGM grades and long-term sustainability in South Africa’s Limpopo.
Theta Gold Mines raises US$33.9M to advance its TGME project in South Africa, boosting production plans amid record-high global gold prices.
Botswana enforces a 24% local ownership rule for new mines, boosting citizen participation and reshaping the nation’s mining investment landscape.
Namibia’s Haib Copper Project targets 40,000 tonnes of copper annually, with a US$1.35B NPV and 35% IRR, reinforcing its role in green energy supply.
Flagship Minerals partners with Mali to revive the Morila Mine under the 2023 Mining Code,marking renewed U.S. investment in West African gold.
Anglo American reaffirms Africa as its growth frontier, shifting focus to copper and green metals amid major portfolio changes and global mergers.
NexMetals discovers wide copper-nickel zones at Botswana’s Selkirk project, boosting its potential as a key player in Africa’s battery metals sector.
Ivanhoe Mines hits record zinc output of 57,200 tonnes at DRC’s Kipushi Mine, reinforcing its dominance in Africa’s base metals sector.
Awalé Resources begins a 100,000-m drilling campaign at Côte d’Ivoire’s Odienné Project, aiming to define a maiden gold resource by 2026.
Predictive Discovery and Robex Gold merge in a US$1.55B deal,creating a 400,000-oz/year gold producer and reshaping Guinea’s mining future.
PhosCo’s KM discovery in Tunisia reveals thick, high-grade phosphate zones up to 26.8% P₂O₅, boosting its Gasaat Project’s development prospects.
Mining veteran Marcus Randolph joins AngloGold Ashanti’s board, bringing 40 years of global experience to strengthen governance and sustainability.
Avanti Gold to raise US$10.7M for expanded drilling at its Misisi Gold Project in the DRC, accelerating exploration and resource growth.
Fortuna Mining partners with DeSoto Resources to launch a gold exploration alliance in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, expanding its West African presence.
Tharisa invests US$547M to expand underground platinum mining in South Africa, boosting output and advancing hydrogen-era PGM production.
Richard Stewart becomes CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, succeeding Neal Froneman and ushering in a new era of innovation and sustainability in mining.
Lotus Resources launches infill drilling at Botswana’s Letlhakane Uranium Project to refine resources ahead of a 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study.
Blencowe’s Orom-Cross drilling confirms high-grade graphite extensions in Uganda, boosting resource scale and EV battery market potential.
Botswana reopens Tataki Mine, creating 3,000+ jobs and boosting nickel and copper output in a major step toward sustainable industrial revival.
Asante Gold commissions its new sulphide plant at Bibiani Mine, boosting recovery to 92% and positioning Ghana as a West African gold hub.
Mali’s gold output plunges 32% after Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine suspension, exposing deep tensions over the nation’s new mining code.
Newmont names Natascha Viljoen its first female CEO, marking a historic milestone in mining leadership and global progress on diversity.
Barrick Gold appoints Mark Hill as interim CEO after Mark Bristow’s sudden exit, raising questions over strategy and leadership stability.
African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town unites leaders to drive Africa’s mineral beneficiation, investment, and industrial transformation.