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Discover the true potential of Africa’s mineral wealth.

Launched at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals, developed by Africa Finance Corporation with support from Investing in Mining Indaba reveals how a continent holding US$29.5 trillion in mineral value can capture far more economic benefit than it does today. The report outlines a clear blueprint for shifting from raw mineral exports to building infrastructure, industrial capacity, and integrated regional value chains that unlock real, lasting prosperity for Africa.

A New Golden Age: Imagining The Future of Digital Gold

In partnering with The Future Laboratory, the World Gold Council has sought not to predict that future or to be limited by what we know today but instead to explore what is possible.

Security and political risks confronting mining in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Sahara's unique and diverse political and security landscapes contain an abundance of challenges for commercial organizations. Operators must account for and mitigate these obstacles to ensure the safety of personnel and assets, protect their reputations, and foster a positive impact on local environments. The following summarises many of these threats and analyses specific case studies that underscore both the risks and rewards facing those planning a long-term presence in the region.

In its latest Economic Outlook, Minerals Council South Africa reports that following two consecutive month-on-month contractions in May and June, in July 2024, seasonally adjusted total mining production declined by a further 0.9% month-on-month. In May and June, production declined by 0.9% and 1.7%, respectively. Three sub-industries were responsible for the drop in overall output during July, namely PGMs, coal and iron ore.Together, these commodities account for 65% of total mining production. Only four of the 12 main commodity sectors recorded m-o-m production increases, and these are gold (5.5%), chrome (4.7%), manganese (7.2%), and diamonds (17.5%).

Maximizing the Benefits of the Renewed Global Interest in Africa’s Strategic Minerals: Key Insights from a Peer-Learning Negotiation Workshop

As global interest in Africa's strategic minerals surges, particularly driven by the shift toward a low-carbon economy, African countries have a unique opportunity to leverage their abundant resources. The report, authored by Folashadé Soulé, draws insights from a peer-learning negotiation workshop hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Africa Program during 2024 Mining Indaba.

This report from Microsoft focuses on AI Transformation In Mining. The Next Wave of Digital Innovation. This is the 2024 Mining Industry White Paper. 

This report focuses on ICMM members’ tax contributions for accounting periods ended in the year to 30 June 20232. 

The summary report for the Mining Indaba 2024 Ministerial Symposium is now availalable. 

The Payne Institute for Public Policy and the Colorado School of Mines have released their inaugural annual State of Critical Minerals Report, focusing on sustainable energy transition and climate action. The report explores the value chain of critical minerals and their interplay in driving the minerals industry.

Original source: https://payneinstitute.mines.edu/
 

The report provides an innovative financial inclusion framework to support artisanal and small-scale mining formalisation in Liberia. This paper is a product of the Africa Natural Resources Management & Investment Center (ANRC), African Development Bank. It is part of a larger effort by the African Development Bank to provide open access to its research and make a contribution to development policy discussions around the world. 

Minerals and metals are crucial for energy transition, sustainable development, and climate goals. Mining companies set ambitious Scope 3 emission targets, but more work is needed.
View the ICMM annual report to understand the company's standardised calculation and reporting framework and assess their readiness to address Scope 3 emissions.

This report provides safety performance data of ICMM members in 2022, in line with ICMM’s Health and Safety Performance Indicators: Guidance, 2021. Since 2012, ICMM has measured and disclosed the safety performance of its members.
This benchmarking report aims to show members’ performance in their goal of eliminating fatalities.

ICMM has released an enhanced Human Rights Due Diligence Guidance to assist mining companies in enhancing their management of human rights impacts globally. The revised 2023 Guidance addresses the ongoing obstacles faced by human rights practitioners in implementing the UNGPs within their organizations. It offers valuable insights into best practices and emerging regulations that are already fostering performance advancements throughout the industry.

The publication of the Cobalt Institute’s “Cobalt Market Report” – the most comprehensive market overview to date – provides an in-depth analysis of the trends driving the demand for this unique commodity. The
Cobalt Institute publishes this report to make the supply chain data accessible to everyone and to help underpin a broader approach to transparency.

Metals Focus is a premier, independent precious metals research firm. This research examines significant themes and recent developments in the precious metal business, as well as the market consequences. 
 

Metals Focus is a major independent precious metals research firm. This study addresses significant themes and recent changes in the precious metals business, as well as their market ramifications. 

 

 

Metals Focus is a world-class, independent precious metals research firm. This research examines significant issues and recent events in the precious metals business, as well as the consequences for the market.

 

 

Metals Focus is a leading independent precious metals research firm. This paper covers the key topics and most recent breakthroughs in the precious metals business, as well as the market ramifications. 

 

Rolling back the curtains on the Investment Battlefield winners since the launch in 2017. Take a look at the last four winners and see where their projects are to date.

MACIG 2022 by Global Business Reports (GBR) corroborates research from three African mining regions to provide a long-term understanding of the market dynamics, on-the-ground environment, and the activities of the main mining industry players in Africa’s mining sector. In over 200 interviews GBR’s reporters were transported to 10 countries: Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Niger, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Namibia, South Africa and the DRC.

Global Business Reports (GBR) is delighted to return to Zambia, the DRC and Angola to investigate the latest developments in the region across the value chain of the mining industry. Only this time, for the eighth edition of the Mining in Africa Country Investment Guide (MACIG), the industry and the whole world battle against a health crisis and its shockwaves are impacting commodity prices and supply chain continuity.

Drawing from over 50 interviews with executives based in Africa, Europe, Canada, and Australia, this report seeks to present the unique features of each jurisdiction included, as well as trends that go across the region and the different sectors of the value chain.

Rolling back the curtains on the Investment Battlefield winners since the launch in 2017. Take a look at the last four winners and see where their projects are to date.