Topic
Mining
Ghana Raw Mineral Export Ban by 2030: What Mahama's Plan Means for Manganese, Bauxite and Lithium
Ghana's raw mineral export ban is set for 2030. What Mahama announced, which minerals are covered, what miners must build, and how markets may react.
The new scramble for Africa (1): The minerals are African; the power is somewhere else
Africa holds a large share of the minerals the energy transition needs, and the US, China and others are competing for them. The value, however, is still mostly captured outside the continent. Part one of a series.
Mining productivity stalls despite advances in automation and AI, says McKinsey
McKinsey says mining productivity stalled in 2025 despite more automation and AI. Here is what the Global Materials Perspective 2026 found, why the gains are uneven, and what it means for miners and investors.
Somalia Confirms Uranium, Lithium and Cobalt Deposits as It Courts Foreign Investor
Somalia has confirmed uranium, lithium and cobalt deposits as it seeks foreign investment — here's what's known, and what isn't, about the find.
Pan African Resources Posts Record Earnings as Gold Rally Drives
Pan African Resources posted record FY2026 earnings, a R1.5bn dividend and R500m buyback as gold prices surged to $4,235/oz