Africa's greatest mineral asset isn't underground

The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase. No longer defined solely by access to mineral reserves, it is increasingly being shaped by industrial policy, geopolitical... 

MEAningful Gains In Comminution Are Achievable Today – Weir

Technology has made it possible for mining to make meaningful gains in the comminution space if it is applied with precision and discipline. According to JD Singleton, Comminution Director for... 

Debaters on whether Africa is disrupted or repositioned don’t pull their punches

In a team debate to unpack opposing views, four experts – two for and two against – unpacked whether Africa is emerging a winner amid current geopolitical disruption. 

Coal’s critical status debated as Africa balances energy security and transition pressures

The classification of coal as a “critical mineral” remains a contentious issue globally, but for African economies – particularly South Africa – the debate is far from academic. Instead, it cuts to... 

Beyond the Pit: Why Mining Partnerships Are Being Redefined

By: John Kettlewell - Executive: Agriculture & Mining, Unitrans The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba carried a familiar public narrative: policy reform, geopolitical positioning and capital...