Nigeria’s science-led exploration drive will feature prominently during AMW 2026 Nigeria has launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment Program (EMERGE), a new initiative aimed at accelerating early-stage mineral exploration, strengthening geological research and advancing local value addition. The program arrives at a critical time for the country,Continue Reading

Industry accounts for up to 20% of global water withdrawals, and as municipal supply reliability and tariff pressure increase, more organisations are treating water security as a board-level risk Water Security Africa, co-located with Enlit Africa (19–21 May 2026, CTICC), has released its full programme, featuring commercial and industrial leadersContinue Reading

As bauxite producers pivot from raw exports to high-value alumina, African Mining Week 2026 will showcase refinery projects driving industrialization, local beneficiation and new investor opportunities across the continent African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. WhileContinue Reading

The government of Cote d’Ivoire has approved a 15-year policy plan to strengthen the country’s mineral and energy sectors.    The Integrated Mineral and Energy Resources Policy (PIRME), approved at a Cabinet meeting in Abidjan on Wednesday, foresees an estimated cost of 38 trillion CFA francs (about 68 billion U.S.Continue Reading

AIMC 2025 also provided a platform for discussions on the integration of new technologies and sustainable practices in the mining industry The 2025 Angolan International Mining Conference (AIMC), held on October 22-23 at the Talatona Convention Centre, marked a transformative milestone for Angola’s mining sector with the official launch ofContinue Reading