Keywords: Mining Sector


Morocco Recovers 5,862 Hectares as Public Land Investment Reaches 90.4 Billion Dirhams

Morocco is stepping up efforts to ensure that state-owned land allocated to investors contributes to productive economic activity. In 2025, the government recovered 5,862 hectares from investors who failed to meet their contractual obligations, while the wider investment programme continued to attract......

Zambia reaches preliminary $1.47 billion financing agreement with the IMF

Zambia has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.47 billion financing programme designed to support the country's balance of payments, help finance the national budget and strengthen economic stability. The proposed arrangement would run for 36 months......

South Africa’s platinum sector faces new crisis as 1,114 jobs are put at risk

South Africa’s platinum industry is facing another setback after Sibanye-Stillwater announced consultations over a proposed restructuring of its Kwezi mine, a move that could put 1,114 jobs at risk. The potential job losses include 781 positions held by the company’s employees and a further......

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development prepares €22.6 million financing for Morocco’s mining services sector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering a new financing package of around €22.6 million to support Procaneq Maroc SA and strengthen its mining services operations in Morocco. The proposed loan, equivalent to approximately 243 million Moroccan dirhams, is currently......

Ghana advances mining law reform to tighten oversight and expand community participation

Ghana has taken another step toward overhauling its mining sector after the government approved amendments to the country's mining legislation for submission to Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve community involvement and combat illegal mining. The proposed reforms form......

Tanzania strengthens foreign reserves with 28-ton gold acquisition

Tanzania has significantly expanded its official gold reserves, with the Bank of Tanzania purchasing approximately 28 metric tons of gold over the past 18 months as part of a broader strategy to reinforce foreign exchange reserves and support the national currency. According to central bank Governor......

Canada approves redevelopment of Hope Bay gold mine in the Arctic

The Canadian government has confirmed plans for the redevelopment of the Hope Bay gold mine in the Arctic region of Nunavut, marking a significant step in the expansion of the country’s mining industry in remote northern territories. The project will be led by Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, one of the......

Africa seeks greater control over critical minerals value chains

African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute,......

United States eases restrictions to boost investment in Venezuelan minerals

The United States has taken new steps to ease certain sanctions on Venezuela, aiming to encourage foreign investment in the country’s vast mineral resources, particularly gold. The decision reflects a broader shift in Washington’s policy toward reopening key sectors of the Venezuelan economy. According......