Organisers of DRC Mining Week, have launched its 2026 teaser brochure, unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Scheduled for Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 17th to the 19th June 2026, the region’s longest-running and most …

South Africa is undertaking a R450 billion expansion of its electricity transmission grid, highlighting the continent’s urgent need for robust energy infrastructure. The announcement came during the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, held in Cape Town, South Africa on 4 March 2026, where leaders and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies …

South Africa’s minister of department of electricity and energy has announced participation at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba. As the official government host, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, together with the Deputy Minister Graham Maré will participate at the 18th annual Africa Energy Indaba. Scheduled to …

Botswana’s mining shift toward energy-transition metals gathered pace this week as junior explorer Botswana Diamonds Plc officially rebranded to Botswana Minerals Plc, signalling a decisive pivot from diamonds to copper and battery-linked minerals. The London AIM and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed company said the name change, effective 27 February 2026, reflects …

A rare earth discovery in north-west Botswana is sharpening the global contest for critical minerals, as Canadian explorer Tsodilo Resources advances what could become one of Southern Africa’s more strategically significant new deposits. Tsodilo Resources Limited confirmed a high-grade polymetallic discovery at its Gcwihaba Metals project near Shakawe. The deposit …

A 21MW solar plant is set to power up to 30% of electricity demand at the Motheo Copper Mine, marking a significant clean energy milestone in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Through its 100% Botswana subsidiary, Tshukudu Metals, Sandfire Resources has sealed a deal with Release, a subsidiary of Scatec ASA, …

Leadership at Mantengu Mining is poised for a reset following the resignation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Miller. He stepped down at the end of February after a bruising public conflict with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The company confirmed on February 20, 2026, that Miller will vacate his positions …

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa. As an honorary member of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Venezuela has consistently supported Africa in its …

As mines push for tighter cost control and improved blast outcomes in constrained environments, AECI has positioned SmartShot Nano as a solution to one of the industry’s quieter productivity gaps: small-pattern blasting. Unveiled at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the compact electronic initiation system is designed specifically for development …

As Botswana sharpens its strategy to look beyond diamonds and unlock value from critical minerals, digital infrastructure is emerging as a decisive competitive advantage. The next phase of growth will be driven as much by technology as by geology.Connectivity is no longer a support function, it is becoming the backbone …