Mining

South Africa

AngloGold Expands US Production Pipeline as Nevada Discovery Redefines Growth Mix

The next phase will be defined by progression into feasibility studies and eventual board approval, which is expected to be considered in mid-2026 . Key risks remain tied to capital cost execution, co

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Zimbabwe
Tharisa Secures Expanded Trade Finance to Strengthen Chrome Trading and Regional Growth Pipeline

The outlook for the Group will continue to be shaped by its ability to execute across these interconnected layers. Chrome trading performance, project development in Zimbabwe, and the progression of d

 Mar 24, 2026
Zimbabwe
Caledonia Reports Stable Production at Blanket as Bilboes Moves Toward Development

The group’s production profile remains anchored on Blanket in the near term, with growth linked to the execution of Bilboes. The transition into a multi-mine structure is underway, with capital alloca

 Mar 23, 2026
Zimbabwe
National Foods Posts Stable Performance, Flags Challenging Environment

National Foods has focused on expanding its operational capacity and increasing its manufacturing output to meet consistent demand across its divisions. The company made significant investments in its

 Mar 20, 2026
Technology
Botswana Minerals Identifies Key Copper and Lead-Zinc Targets in North-West Botswana

As the demand for copper surges, particularly in green tech and energy transitions, Botswana Minerals’ position in the heart of the Damaran Belt could see it emerge as a key player in the Southern Afr

 Mar 20, 2026
Zimbabwe
Fuel Price Developments in Zimbabwe Exposes A System in Crisis

Ultimately, the ZiG remains an unreliable store of value and a symbol of the country’s economic mismanagement. If Zimbabwe’s currency had life and the backing it claims, it would have responded to the

 Mar 20, 2026
Companies
Orion Minerals Completes Okiep Copper Acquisition as Northern Cape Copper Belt Revival Takes Shape

South Africa's Northern Cape is geologically part of the same Proterozoic tectonic system that hosts those world-class deposits, though its copper endowment has historically been smaller-scale and mor

 Mar 18, 2026
BHP Names Brandon Craig as Next CEO as Mike Henry Exits After Six-Year Transformation

BHP's Chair Ross McEwan said Craig's appointment followed a formal succession process and described the incoming CEO as an executive whose discipline and focus would continue to drive the company's hi

Mar 18, 2026
CEC Delivers Record Profits as Zambia’s Power Deficit Looms

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

Mar 09, 2026
Prospect Resources Increases Stake in Mumbezhi Copper Project

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

Mar 05, 2026
Silver linings: Mining opportunities for Africa in an unstable world

Baskaran also pointed out the need for African countries to integrate for more efficient development.  “Everyone talks about local beneficiation,” she said. “But not every country can build a refinery

Feb 10, 2026

Mutapa Investment Fund Restructures Mining Assets

The Mutapa Investment Fund’s initiative demonstrates how sovereign wealth funds can leverage strategic restructuring to strengthen national assets. By unbundling complex holdings into focused entities

Feb 08, 2026

MMCZ Hits $3.4B, Pivots Exports to Add Value

MMCZ's US$3.4 billion year is a case study in strategic transition. The successful pivot in the PGM sector, moving from concentrate to matte, provides a tangible, revenue-positive template for nationa

Feb 03, 2026

Africa’s Resource Reckoning: How Mali Is Reshaping Mining Power in 2026

Gold production is expected to recover gradually. Under favourable conditions, output could return to roughly sixty-five to seventy tonnes per year by 2027. Whether this occurs will depend on regulato

Jan 23, 2026

From Lithium to Copper; Prospect Resources’ Pivot from Zimbabwe to Zambia Signals Strategic Bet on Future Metals

ith lithium in the rear-view mirror, Prospect is now banking on copper a metal equally critical in the green energy and digital revolutions. Its Mumbezhi Copper Project, located in Zambia’s Central Pr

Jan 16, 2026

Record foreign receipts; where is the money coming from?

To speak more into the 15-year trend, the period between 2009–2012 saw a post-dollarisation rebound, with prices and trade stabilizing. The agriculture sector commenced a partially recovery while mini

Jan 15, 2026

What to read from Caledonia Mining’s latest numbers

Once Caledonia Mining Corporation starts to produce at the anticipated levels, it becomes a billion-dollar company demanding a huge realignment in its market valuation. The status will place it in th

Jan 14, 2026

Zimbabwe to Start Producing Lithium Sulphate in 2026

Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, is set to enter the global lithium sulphate market with the first production from the newly completed US$400 million plant at Prospect Lithium Mine in Goro

Oct 21, 2025

Ben Magara Takes the Helm at Exxaro: Steering Towards a Sustainable Future

Magara is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 35 years of experience across Africa's mining landscape. His early career saw him cutting his teeth in Zimbabwe's rich mining sector before making his m

Mar 14, 2025