A powerhouse panel set the tone for Mining Indaba on 9 February 2026, bringing together the Ministers of Mines from South Africa, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside CEOs from leading global mining houses including Ivanhoe, in a high-level discussion that kicked off the week’s agenda with authority …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba opened today with a compelling keynote address by President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, who offered a reflective yet forward-looking narrative on Zambia’s mining journey, Africa’s place in the global economy, and the urgent need for partnership-driven growth. Anchoring his address on the theme of …

The South African platinum and palladium miners are seeing unprecedented earnings growth as global demand for emission-reducing technologies drives up prices, even as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution begins to reshape long-term markets. Impala Platinum (Implats) recently shared that its second-half profit is expected to jump roughly 400% from a …

As the Mining Indaba 2026 approaches in Cape Town, South Africa, industry stakeholders are turning their attention to the sector’s evolving focus on sustainability and value-chain development. The annual event, taking place from February 9-12, remains a key forum for discussion, deal-making and innovation in African mining. Speaking to Channel …

VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …

A shift beyond diamonds is taking shape at Botswana Diamonds after the company was awarded eight prospecting licences spanning about 7 000 km² in north-western Botswana, opening the door to potential copper and gold exploration. The licences, valid until 31 December 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven analysis of …

Caledonia Mining Corporation is accelerating its growth strategy with a planned $132 million investment in 2026 to advance development of the Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, positioning the asset as a future cornerstone of the company’s portfolio. The proposed spend sits within a broader $162.5 million capital expenditure programme, subject …

The Zahid Group from Saudi Arabia has finalised its R23 billion acquisition of Barloworld, completing a landmark deal that will see the South African industrial group delist from the JSE and A2X and transition to private ownership under a Middle Eastern-led consortium. The acquisition was executed through Newco, a consortium …

By:KEVIN DUBE The ethically sourced artisanal diamonds by GemFair have entered the luxury jewellery market for the first time through a capsule collection launched with De Beers London, marking a milestone in efforts to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The collaboration translates traceability and responsible sourcing into …

LiuGong will return to Mining Indaba 2026 with a clear message for Africa’s mining sector, that sustainability and productivity no longer have to be trade-offs. Building on strong engagement at last year’s event, the global equipment manufacturer will use the Cape Town gathering from 9 to 12 February to highlight …