The world recognises Africa’s mineral reserves as critical for the global transition to cleaner energy. However, this narrative, focused on the needs of industrialised nations, overlooks a fundamental truth: Africa’s minerals hold a far greater [...]
By Pooja Dela, Giada Masina and Paula-Ann Novotny, partners at Webber Wentzel The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, “Futureproofing African mining, today,” compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the responsibilities they [...]
The current rate of decarbonisation is too slow to meet science-based targets. As the mining industry looks towards a new year, it needs to urgently commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation targets, says dss+. [...]
By John Humphrey, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to Africa, UK’s Department for Business and Trade The United Kingdom has long been a proponent of global economic development and sustainable resource management. In light of the [...]
As the mining industry prepares for Mining Indaba 2025, themed ‘Future-proofing African mining, today!’, the focus is firmly set on sustainable practices, technological advancements and community engagement. […]
Contributed by 4Sight Holdings Technology continues to play a transformative role in the African mining industry, with the topic set to feature prominently at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, which will take place [...]
Contributed by MEMSA and SAMPEC Africa’s mineral wealth has long been a cornerstone of economic growth, providing strategic resources critical to the global economy, while creating wealth, investment and employment on the continent. Mining activity [...]
“Future-proofing African Mining, today!” is the theme for Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025. The focus is on advancing the mining industry in Africa while also promoting sustainability and equality. […]
By Andrew van Zyl, managing director, SRK Consulting (South Africa) It is probably an understatement to say the world has become an unpredictable place over the past decade, but there are exciting opportunities to build [...]
By Dr Nicolaas C Steenkamp Exploration is unlikely to see a significant uptick in the coming year, following the commodity and mining slump of 2023-2024, while mergers and acquisitions are likely to remain the focus [...]
