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Africa’s Greenfield Exploration Surges to Meet Global Mineral Demand

Record exploration activity in South Africa, Ghana and Namibia is propelling African nations to the forefront of the global mining supply chain, as African Mining Week 2026 prepares to showcase the continent’s latest projects and investment opportunities

African mining markets are witnessing an unprecedented surge in greenfield exploration, with governments and investors racing to secure new mineral reserves and expand production pipelines. Last year, South Africa awarded 358 new exploration licenses, Ghana is advancing more than 90 projects and Namibia has received over 800 new applications –…

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Can Africa’s Mining Reforms Deliver Billions in Investment?

African Mining Week 2026 will showcase how legal certainty and modernized mining frameworks are creating billion-dollar opportunities for exploration and beneficiation

Africa’s mineral-rich countries are moving quickly to unlock investment, diversify production and capture more value locally. Modernized mining codes and updated regulatory frameworks are giving investors clearer rules, more certainty and access to a wider range of critical minerals. By fostering transparency and strategic alignment, these reforms are not only…

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Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs

Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth -…

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B2Gold Advances Mali, Namibian Gold Production Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

African Mining Week will showcase opportunities within Africa’s gold value chain while connecting African projects with global investors

Canadian mining company B2Gold has set its 2025 gold production guidance at 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces, with the bulk of output driven by its African operations. With key projects in Mali and Namibia, the company is advancing operations under efforts to unlock greater value from Africa’s gold market.  B2Gold is…

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Namibia Underscores Value of Angola Collaboration at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

Delivering a keynote address at AOG 2025, Namibia’s Maggy Shino highlighted how regional collaboration can fuel development in southern Africa

Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, underscored the importance of regional collaboration as Africa’s new wave of producers enter the global energy stage during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of Kornelia Shilunga, Presidential…

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Africa’s Leading Gold Producers to Attend African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

African Mining Week 2025 will connect African projects with global investors as the continent consolidates its position among the world’s leading gold-producing regions

The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature representatives from the continent’s top gold-producing countries and companies. Collectively, these stakeholders account for the majority of Africa’s gold output and are expected to showcase…

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B2Gold Namibia to Spotlight Expansion Strategy at African Mining Week

B2Gold Namibia’s Country Manager John Roos will join African Mining Week 2025 to showcase the company’s gold production expansion strategy, including updates on the Otjikoto Mine, Antelope prospect and long-term investment plans in Namibia

John Roos, Country Manager of B2Gold Namibia, has confirmed his participation as a speaker at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – Africa’s premier event for the mining sector. Roos will join a high-level panel during AMW’s Gold Summit, which brings together stakeholders to explore investment and partnership opportunities in Africa’s…

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Africa Rallies for Gas-Driven Growth at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

At the opening of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, African energy leaders called for bold regional cooperation, strategic gas monetization and stronger local content frameworks to turn resource wealth into tangible, inclusive growth

African energy leaders kicked off the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris with a resounding call for deeper cross-border collaboration, strategic gas monetization and inclusive national development policies, signaling a united front in shaping Africa’s energy future. Leading the charge, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African…

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner to Highlight Energy Investment Potential

Maggy Shino, Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy Petroleum Commissioner, will speak at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, engaging with global investors on the country’s dynamic energy landscape

Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum in Paris, offering insights into the country’s rapidly evolving hydrocarbon sector and the broader opportunities it presents for upstream investment and partnerships. Namibia has solidified its status as a…

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BW Energy Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Amid Record Dussafu Output, Namibia Exploration Progress

Jérôme Bertheau, Executive Vice President – Global Projects at BW Energy, will represent the company at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum, following recent milestones including record production at its Dussafu license in Gabon and advancements in Namibia

Jérôme Bertheau, Executive Vice President – Global Projects at BW Energy, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum, set to take place May 13-14 in Paris. Bertheau’s participation underscores the company’s commitment to advancing Africa’s energy sector through innovative developments and strategic investments. BW Energy is…