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16 Apr 2025 | Market News

South Africa: Mining sector contraction in Q1 will be a hit to real GDP

The latest figures for real mining production indicate a tough start to 2025, with nine out of the 12 mining subcategories showing month-on-month (m-o-m) output declines in February.

15 Apr 2025 | Market News

Glencore’s assets in the DRC receive The Copper Mark

Glencore’s assets in the DRC, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a partnership with Gécamines and the DRC state, and Mutanda Mining (MUMI), in which the DRC State also holds a 5% stake, have both received The Copper Mark.

10 Apr 2025 | Market News

South Africa’s MPRDA: Investor Confidence vs. Transformation

South Africa’s mineral wealth has long been the backbone of its economy. For over a century, the mining sector has attracted investment, generated jobs, and served as a key revenue source.

09 Apr 2025 | Market News

In Conversation with Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Angola

Driving Value, Sustainability, and Growth: Minister Azevedo Unpacks Angola’s Vision for a Thriving, Inclusive Mining Future

07 Apr 2025 | Market News

The plunge in copper prices and its impact on the mining sector

In recent months, copper prices have experienced a sharp decline, dragging the mining sector into one of the worst-performing industries amid a broader market selloff.

04 Apr 2025 | Market News

In Conversation with Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s mining minister on partnerships, policy, and investment shaping Africa’s mineral future and energy security.

04 Apr 2025 | Market News

The tariff shockwave: What does Trump’s trade policy mean for Africa?

Trump’s tariffs shake Africa’s trade as AGOA’s duty-free era ends and new reciprocal tariffs hit exports hard.

03 Apr 2025 | Market News

Ivanhoe Mines commences giant copper exploration programme

Ivanhoe Mines has been granted by the Government of the Republic of Zambia a vast, 7,757-km2 package of new exploration licences in the North-Western Province of Zambia.