From solar and wind to hydropower, renewables are becoming integral to mining operations across the continent. Initiatives across Angola, Zambia, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC ...

For centuries, artisanal gold miners in the Asgede district, located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region, have used traditional tools for gold extraction. However, in recent years, this ...

By: Sabine Dall’Omo - CEO of Siemens Sub-Saharan Africa As the global mining industry enters an era of rapidly evolving automation, Africa will emerge as a leader in embracing autonomous machinery, ...

But contrary to an accusation commonly bandied about in South Africa, illegal mining is not exclusively the domaine of foreigners. Thornton said there existed a “sort of independent gold ...

South Africa lost more than $3 billion in gold to the illicit trade last year. Police forces launched an operation — dubbed "Close the Hole" — in late 2023 to clamp down on illegal mining by ...

Saudi Arabia has new investment opportunities in the mining industry with a total value of nearly $ ... and partnerships across sectors in the Middle East and Africa. Disclaimer: This article is ...

Forensic service workers carry bodies in blue body bags during a rescue operation to rescue miners from below ground in an abandoned gold ... South Africa, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo ...

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has highlighted the growing dangers of the industry.

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in illegal gold mining has ... 70 vintage photos that will send every ...

As South Africa battles with the reality of the Stilfontein disaster - where at least 78 illegal gold miners have died and more than 240 Zama Zamas - large-scale gold mining companies and Bench ...

The same dynamic plays out in Africa’s mining industry ... Investment Banking at Absa CIB. Photo: Supplied To break this cycle, mining companies must adopt a countercyclical approach to capital ...

With vast pools of patient capital, these entities are securing key mineral assets across Africa, often ahead of conventional mining companies. China, for example, has invested heavily in Africa ...