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Can Africa Attract Mining Investment Amid Resource Nationalism?

Thursday, February 26, 2026

She explores the continent’s unique position in the global critical minerals transition, how governments are rethinking ownership and value capture, and what investors need to feel confident amid changing policy frameworks.

Namrata also highlights examples of successful policies that balance national objectives with sustained private capital and shares insights on how Africa can build a mining sector that delivers both prosperity and certainty.

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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.