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Friday, February 20, 2026

He discusses how Africa’s mining sector is shifting from a pure extraction model toward integrated ecosystems that include infrastructure, power, logistics and local supply chains, and reflects on key trends and shifts observed in mining projects over the past year.

Larbie explores what distinguishes projects that move successfully from ambition to execution, the unique role pan-African banks play in supporting complex, multi-country developments, and where the industry’s most significant financing gaps currently lie across the value chain.

He also examines how the definition of “bankability” has evolved in response to ESG expectations, decarbonisation pressures and growing execution risks, offering a forward-looking perspective on how partnerships can unlock sustainable growth across Africa’s mining sector.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Artificial intelligence and the future of African mining

This report highlights artificial intelligence (AI) and big data innovations and their applications for Africa’s mining sector.

Friday, July 31, 2026

AfDB's Morocco battery investment signals shift from exporting minerals

The project, to be developed in Morocco's Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Free Trade Zone, will produce battery cathodes, cells and battery packs within a single integrated manufacturing facility.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10 Insights into 4IR in South African Mining 2026

In this third edition of our study, we explore how mining companies and their CEOs are embracing AI not just to improve productivity, but to reimagine what mining can be.