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Empowering women in mining: Overcoming challenges and shaping the future

Monday, February 24, 2025

Zenzi shares her insights on how to overcome these barriers and create more opportunities for women in mining, especially in artisanal and small-scale mining. She also addresses the importance of ensuring women's voices are heard by the industry, government, and other stakeholders. Finally, Zenzi offers her perspective on what is needed to future-proof African mining, ensuring its sustainability and inclusivity for generations to come.

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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.