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Angola has made a game-changing move in global mining with the discovery and accelerated development of niobium and fluorite, two critical minerals essential to the future of clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and high-performance infrastructure. Niobium is a strategic mineral used to strengthen steel, reduce emissions in construction, and enable next-generation …

The government of Botswana used its debut Country Showcase at African Mining Indaba to send a clear message that the next chapter of its mining story will be defined by value addition, diversification and strategic partnerships. From diamonds to copper and critical minerals, the country is repositioning itself not just …

The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) will take on a pivotal role in Botswana’s Country Showcase at Mining Indaba 2026, positioning geoscience, data integrity and value-chain planning at the centre of discussions shaping the country’s next phase of mining growth. BGI Chief Executive Officer Olefile Cisco Mashabila will represent the Institute …

Namibia has officially joined a growing African alliance to defend and reposition natural diamonds on the global stage, throwing its weight behind a bold continental strategy to future-proof the industry. At Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Namibia signed the Luanda Accord, aligning with Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic …

The De Beers Group has opened its most ambitious and expressive boutique yet, transforming 12 Rue de la Paix into a destination where diamond excellence, heritage, and storytelling converge. Set within a historic Hausmannian building that once housed the studio of royal milliner Madame Vitrot in the 1860s, the address …

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 …