Southern Africa
Mining news from South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and the broader southern African region.
Lithium mining for green power triggers eco-outcry from South African farmers
Farmers' coalition says lithium mining push imperils 30,000 jobs. Prospecting licenses span 73,000 hectares over 117...
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Chegutu’s small-scale miners now power Zimbabwe’s gold boom
Small-scale miners produced 34.9 tonnes of gold in 2025, nearly three times large-scale output. Chegutu has...
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ZINIRE seeks papers on technology and mine safety
ZINIRE is seeking technical papers for its 2026 symposium in Victoria Falls. The event will focus...
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Caledonia profit rises as Blanket gold output recovers
Caledonia's second-quarter profit rose 27% to $30 million. Blanket Mine production increased 18% from the first...
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ILDD opens applications for mining and mineral resources law certificate
ILDD has opened applications for a new mining law certificate. The six-month course starts on Aug....
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Why African miners are overpaying for equipment, and what structured European finance can do about it
MINE operators across Sub-Saharan Africa often face the same problem. They know what equipment they need,...
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Mines secretary Wushe to inspect Zimbabwe School of Mines
Mines Secretary Wushe scheduled to tour Zimbabwe School of Mines in Bulawayo on June 6, 2026....
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Zimbabwe’s state diamond miner names industry veteran Mtombeni as CEO
Zimbabwe's state diamond miner ZCDC has named Dennis Mtombeni as chief executive, effective July 1, 2026....
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Wushe takes Mines portfolio in Mnangagwa reshuffle
President Mnangagwa reassigned five Permanent Secretaries effective May 1. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe moved from Industry...
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DRC and Zambia rank among world’s top copper holders as demand rises
DRC and Zambia hold major copper reserves that support global supply. Both countries are key producers...
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