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Arcadia Minerals Advances Namibian Portfolio While Preparing Swanson Tantalum Mine 1 International Corporate News 

Arcadia Minerals Advances Namibian Portfolio While Preparing Swanson Tantalum Mine

Arcadia Minerals Strengthens Namibian Assets and Near-Shovel-Ready Swanson Tantalum Project Arcadia Minerals has maintained strong momentum across its Namibian portfolio during a lean quarter, renewing licences, advancing multi-commodity targeting at the Tantalite Valley Complex, and continuing offtake and financing discussions for the near-shovel-ready Swanson tantalum mine, according to its June-quarter report filed on 31 July 2025. In the far south, Arcadia confirmed renewal of key exploration licences at the Tantalite Valley Complex through mid-2027 and completed a 97-sample stream-sediment program across the broader intrusive system. The survey returned widespread anomalism… Read More Here
Namibia Poised to Become a Global Uranium Powerhouse by 2030 2 International Energy Uranium 

Namibia Poised to Become a Global Uranium Powerhouse by 2030

Namibia Set to Export 40 Million Pounds of Uranium Annually as New Mines Drive Global Energy Supply By the end of this decade, Namibia could host six operating uranium mines, exporting nearly 40 million pounds annually to meet growing global demand for clean, reliable baseload energy. From Rössing’s historic legacy pits to the greenfield sites of Etango-8, uranium is reshaping Namibia’s desert, and the stakes have never been higher. Three advanced projects in the Erongo Region are set to expand Namibia’s uranium portfolio. Bannerman Energy’s Etango-8 project is the most… Read More Here
Vision AI for Asset Reliability: Converting Untapped Visual Data into Uptime, Safety, and Measurable ROI 3 Sponsored Content 

Vision AI for Asset Reliability: Converting Untapped Visual Data into Uptime, Safety, and Measurable ROI

Across sub-Saharan Africa, mines and minerals processors are under pressure to improve plan-to-actual adherence, reduce unplanned downtime, and lift safety performance, often with ageing assets, skills shortages, and uneven connectivity. DGC Africa’s Vision AI for Asset Reliability transforms existing optical and thermal camera networks into a 24/7 intelligent monitoring layer that detects anomalies earlier, prioritises interventions, and, where authorised, automates protective actions. Documented results across comparable industrial deployments include 3–5% yield improvement, ~10% downtime reduction, ~3% energy savings, 95%+ detection precision, 10× more relevant anomalies surfaced, and 1:5+ first-year ROI.… Read More Here
CrossBoundary Energy Secures $40 Million Investment to Boost Africa’s Renewable Power 4 Corporate News Energy International 

CrossBoundary Energy Secures $40 Million Investment to Boost Africa’s Renewable Power

CrossBoundary Energy Receives $40 Million from Impact Fund Denmark to Accelerate Renewable Energy in Africa CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40 million equity investment from Danish investor Impact Fund Denmark to accelerate renewable energy adoption across Africa. The distributed energy firm is advancing ambitious projects, including a 222 MWp solar facility and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery system designed to power the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Our zero-CapEx model lowers the barrier to entry for African companies seeking stable, clean, and cost-effective power,” said Pieter… Read More Here
Uganda Launches First Industrial Gold Mine as Wagagai Project Goes Live 5 Mining in Uganda Gold New Mining Projects 

Uganda Launches First Industrial Gold Mine as Wagagai Project Goes Live

Uganda Inaugurates Wagagai Gold Mine, Marks Entry into Large-Scale Mining Uganda has officially launched its first industrial gold mine with the inauguration of the Wagagai project, marking a major milestone for the country’s mining sector. Until now, Uganda had no large-scale mining operations, despite gold being a key export. Wagagai Mining (U) Limited, a wholly owned Chinese subsidiary of China Liaoning Hongda, invested $250 million to develop the mine. The Presidency confirmed the launch on August 16, signaling Uganda’s entry into large-scale gold production. The timing coincides with a sharp… Read More Here
DGC Launches TalentWorks: Transforming Africa's Industrial Future Through Youth Employment 6 Sponsored Content 

DGC Launches TalentWorks: Transforming Africa’s Industrial Future Through Youth Employment

DGC Launches TalentWorks: Transforming Africa’s Industrial Future Through Youth Employment Across Africa’s industrial heartlands, from the copper-rich provinces of Haut-Katanga to the mining corridors of North-Western Zambia, a critical reality has emerged: sustainable industrial growth depends not merely on natural resources or financial capital—it hinges on skilled human capital, particularly among Africa’s youth. As the skills gap continues to widen across mining, construction, energy, and logistics sectors—with youth unemployment reaching crisis levels—the Dickinson Group of Companies has unveiled DGC TalentWorks. This groundbreaking platform represents a fully integrated workforce development and… Read More Here
Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030 7 Mining in Zambia Electricity Transport and Logistics 

Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030

Zambia’s $300M ZESCO-Anzana Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor, Boost Trade and Logistics by 2030 The Lobito Corridor, one of Africa’s most strategic trade routes, is set for a major upgrade after Zambia’s power utility ZESCO signed a $300 million agreement with energy firm Anzana to electrify communities and industries along the route. The project, scheduled for completion by 2030, will connect more than two million Zambians to reliable electricity while improving the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics operations. Stretching from the Atlantic port city of Lobito in Angola,… Read More Here
Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance 8 Mining in Zambia 

Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance

Chinese Chamber Denies Suspended Zambian Mines as Members, Reaffirms Commitment to Legal Compliance The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the two mining companies recently suspended for illegal mineral processing in Zambia are not its members. On 20 August 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development suspended operations at Sino Octascene Mine and Ken Reliable in Kasempa District after discovering that the firms were processing gold and copper ore without the required mineral processing licenses. Speaking on 21 August, Chamber CEO Eric Shen stated that the organisation does… Read More Here
Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development 9 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development

Zambia Qatar $19B MoU: Driving Investment Across Energy, Mining, Agriculture, and Infrastructure On 18 August 2025, Zambia and Qatar signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 11 key sectors, valued at US$19 billion. The agreement spans energy and oil, banking and finance, housing and urban development, agriculture and food security, mining and minerals, logistics and infrastructure, telecommunications, health, education, tourism, and industrial development. The partnership is expected to drive investment, create jobs, and deliver direct benefits to Zambian citizens. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zambia and Qatar’s Al… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC 10 Mining in DRC News in Brief Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC

Lobito Atlantic Railway Strengthens Africa Mining Logistics with 15,000-Ton Sulphur Shipment to DRC The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL) carrying 15,000 tonnes of sulphur bound for Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This shipment brings Lobito Atlantic Railway’s (LAR) total sulphur transport to over 36,000 tonnes, cementing its reputation as a reliable logistics partner for Africa’s mining sector. After unloading at the port, the cargo was efficiently transported via the Benguela Railway, highlighting the seamless integration between port and rail operations provided by LAR.… Read More Here

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