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African Markets Digitalize Mining Licensing to Boost Investments

Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria are digitalizing mining licensing processes to unlock mineral wealth, set to be showcased at the upcoming African Mining Week

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zambia Integrated Mining Information System last month, aiming to streamline the awarding of licenses. The digital platform is…

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How Policy Reform is Strengthening Ghana's Mining Industry

Ghana’s Mining in Motion conference and summit will be held under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact

Ghana has introduced transformative policy reforms over the past decade, focusing on local content development, infrastructure and equipment modernization and investment. As a result, the country has seen a slate of projects being launched across mature sectors such as the gold, bauxite, manganese and diamond markets, as well as in…

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Nigeria’s Mining Reforms: Unlocking Investment and Growth

To improve efficiency, Nigeria restructured the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in August 2023, creating two separate entities

Over the past two years, Nigeria has implemented key policies and reforms to revitalize its mining industry, attract investment and strengthen the sector’s contribution to GDP. Recent government-led initiatives have streamlined licensing processes, removed bottlenecks and simplified market entry for international investors, enhancing production across the country’s 44 solid mineral…

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Global Firms Target Malawi’s $30Bn Mineral Boom

Malawi’s $30 billion mining potential is attracting global investors, with major deals and projects set to take center stage at African Mining Week 2025

Malawi could generate up to $30 billion (https://apo-opa.co/4bJnYZL) from mineral exports between 2026 and 2040, with annual revenues expected to hit $3 billion by 2034, according to the World Bank. The financial institution projects the sector to account for 12% of the country’s GDP by 2027, driven by new projects…

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New Exploration, Expansion Projects Drive Africa’s Copper Market Growth

African Mining Week will spotlight Africa’s copper prospects under the theme, "From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth"

Africa's copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia – the continent’s largest producers – leading market expansion. Both countries are investing in new production mines, mineral exploration campaigns and the modernization of existing facilities to increase output. Against this backdrop,…

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African Mining Week (AMW) to Showcase Angola’s Critical Mineral Prospects

Angola has identified 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognized by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins and is ramping up exploration, production and downstream projects to unlock its industry potential

Angola has set a target to become a key exporter of value-added critical minerals in the next 10 to 15 years. As the country pursues this goal, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) - Africa’s premier mining event - will spotlight Angola’s growing potential as global critical minerals exporter.  Angola…

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Mining in Motion: Uniting Industry Leaders for a Sustainable Mining Future

Mining in Motion is organized by the Ashanti Green Initiative along with the World Bank, the World Gold Council and other international partners

The inaugural Mining in Motion Summit (MiningInMotionSummit.com) – Ghana’s premier event bringing together small-scale gold miners, policymakers and global partners – takes place under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Impact. Taking place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra,…

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Strategic Initiatives, Private Investment Fuel Tanzania’s Lithium Market

The upcoming African Mining Week will spotlight growing opportunities and investment potential within Tanzania's expanding mining industry

Tanzania is strengthening its position in the global lithium market, driven by a combination of government initiatives and active participation from international exploration and production companies. The country has witnessed a surge in investment since implementing a 2023 ban on the export of raw lithium, enacted to encourage downstream investments,…

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Top Reasons to Invest in Ghana’s Mining Industry

Mining in Motion Summit will connect Ghanaian projects with global investors at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast in Accra on June 2 – 4

Ghana’s mining industry stands as a key driver of economic growth - with GDP projections reaching 1.5% by 2025 (https://apo-opa.co/4klB6s7) - fueled by expanding opportunities within the sector. A stable political and business environment, coupled with the discovery of new mineral reserves and a well-established mining ecosystem, Ghana is an…

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African Mining Week 2025 to Highlight Africa’s Gold Market

AMW will feature high-level panel discussions, project showcases and strategic investment forums, offering global investors an exclusive opportunity to engage with key industry stakeholders and capitalize on Africa’s booming gold sector

Africa’s gold sector continues to be a major driver of foreign investment and revenue generation, with major producers such Ghana generating $5 billion in revenue from the artisanal sector alone in 2024. Amidst the sector’s growing contribution to sustainable development in Africa, countries are strengthening partnerships with global investors to…