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Mining Focus Africa Mining Focus Africa provides valuable information on minerals’, events, exploration, energy and mining developments throughout Africa.

It reports on the continent’s renaissance in mining and market opportunities associated with it.

South Africa: SRK Consulting opens new office in BloemfonteinCaption: Dr Herman Booysen, associate partner and principal...
01/12/2025

South Africa: SRK Consulting opens new office in Bloemfontein

Caption: Dr Herman Booysen, associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management at SRK Consulting (South Africa) After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa’s Dr Herman Booysen, associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management, is now heading up a three-person team with new offices in Bloemfontein....

Caption: Dr Herman Booysen, associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management at SRK Consulting (South Africa) After running a solo operation in the Free State for a […]

Mining Contributes R470‑Billion to South African HouseholdsMarikana Mine Johannesburg, South Africa — December 1, 2025 ...
01/12/2025

Mining Contributes R470‑Billion to South African Households

Marikana Mine Johannesburg, South Africa — December 1, 2025 South Africa’s mining industry contributed R470‑billion to household income in 2024, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of the national economy and a lifeline for millions of citizens, according to the latest report by the Minerals Council South Africa. The study — the second independent assessment of mining’s broad impact — highlights how the sector supports not only employees and their families but also host communities, investors, and a wide network of local businesses....

Marikana Mine Johannesburg, South Africa — December 1, 2025 South Africa’s mining industry contributed R470‑billion to household income in 2024, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of the national economy […]

Allied Gold Identifies Five New Targets at Ethiopia’s Kurmuk ProjectA view of the Kurmuk gold project area. Credit: Alli...
01/12/2025

Allied Gold Identifies Five New Targets at Ethiopia’s Kurmuk Project

A view of the Kurmuk gold project area. Credit: Allied Gold. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Allied Gold (TSX, NYSE: AAUC) has announced the discovery of five new target zones at its Kurmuk gold property in western Ethiopia, reinforcing the company’s ambitions to develop one of the region’s largest gold operations. The update comes as the miner’s stock surged to an all‑time high in Toronto trading....

A view of the Kurmuk gold project area. Credit: Allied Gold. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Allied Gold (TSX, NYSE: AAUC) has announced the discovery of five new target zones at […]

Barrick Employees Freed in Mali After Mining Code Dispute SettlementFour Malian employees of Barrick Mining have been re...
01/12/2025

Barrick Employees Freed in Mali After Mining Code Dispute Settlement

Four Malian employees of Barrick Mining have been released from prison after spending a year in detention, following a breakthrough agreement between the Canadian gold producer and Mali’s government. The employees had been held in Bamako since November 2024 amid a tense standoff over the country’s revised mining code. The legislation, introduced to secure a larger share of revenues for the state, coincided with record‑high global gold prices and sparked disputes with international operators....

Four Malian employees of Barrick Mining have been released from prison after spending a year in detention, following a breakthrough agreement between the Canadian gold producer and Mali’s government. The […]

Ex‑Asafo & Co partner Launches West Africa Law FirmDaye Kaba, a seasoned natural resources lawyer, has launched Tilan La...
28/11/2025

Ex‑Asafo & Co partner Launches West Africa Law Firm

Daye Kaba, a seasoned natural resources lawyer, has launched Tilan Law Group, a boutique firm based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to become a leading adviser on mining, M&A and project finance across Francophone West Africa. The firm’s formation was announced on 20 November 2025. Tilan will handle a broad transactional and regulatory practice covering natural resources and mining, corporate and commercial law, financing, private equity and cross‑border M&A....

Daye Kaba, a seasoned natural resources lawyer, has launched Tilan Law Group, a boutique firm based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to become a leading adviser on mining, M&A and […]

ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration Through Trade, Agriculture, EnvironmentPresident of the ECOWAS Commi...
28/11/2025

ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration Through Trade, Agriculture, Environment

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray At a technical meeting in Abuja on regional economic integration, ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation across trade, agriculture and environmental protection. Commission President Omar Touray, represented by Vice President Damtien Tchintchibidja, outlined a portfolio of strategic projects designed to accelerate industrial development, expand intra‑regional trade, modernise agriculture and strengthen food and nutrition security....

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray At a technical meeting in Abuja on regional economic integration, ECOWAS reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation across trade, agriculture and environmental protection. […]

Zimbabwe to Revoke Mining Licences For Environmental BreachesHarare, 25 November 2025 — Zimbabwe plans to strip mining c...
28/11/2025

Zimbabwe to Revoke Mining Licences For Environmental Breaches

Harare, 25 November 2025 — Zimbabwe plans to strip mining companies of their operating licences if they fail to meet environmental standards, under a new government policy designed to enforce sustainable mining practices. Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando told NewsDay that the forthcoming Responsible Mining Initiative Part 2 will introduce binding sanctions — including the cancellation of mining titles — for firms that neglect land rehabilitation or breach environmental regulations....

Harare, 25 November 2025 — Zimbabwe plans to strip mining companies of their operating licences if they fail to meet environmental standards, under a new government policy designed to enforce […]

Infrastructure Africa to Showcase Development in SADCThe event will serve as a launchpad for new infrastructure partners...
28/11/2025

Infrastructure Africa to Showcase Development in SADC

The event will serve as a launchpad for new infrastructure partnerships that can reshape the future of development in the region. Supplied by Infrastructure Africa The 2026 Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will convene industry stakeholders to spotlight infrastructure progress and attract investment across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Scheduled for 2–3 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Forum aims to accelerate bankable, cross‑border projects that boost regional trade, energy access, transport links and industrialisation....

The event will serve as a launchpad for new infrastructure partnerships that can reshape the future of development in the region. Supplied by Infrastructure Africa The 2026 Infrastructure Africa Business Forum […]

Morocco Signs Strategic MoU with AMSG at IMC 2025By Majda Bouzaroita Marrakech – Morocco has signaled a new chapter in A...
26/11/2025

Morocco Signs Strategic MoU with AMSG at IMC 2025

By Majda Bouzaroita Marrakech – Morocco has signaled a new chapter in Africa’s mining landscape with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG). The agreement, signed by Minister Leila Benali and AMSG Secretary-General Moses Micheal during the opening of the 2nd Morocco International Mining Congress (IMC 2025), aims to strengthen responsible and sustainable mining governance across Africa....

By Majda Bouzaroita Marrakech – Morocco has signaled a new chapter in Africa’s mining landscape with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kingdom’s Ministry of […]

Africa’s Call to Action Against Deep-Sea MiningBy Associate Editor The rapid rise of deep-sea mining (DSM) is emerging a...
26/11/2025

Africa’s Call to Action Against Deep-Sea Mining

By Associate Editor The rapid rise of deep-sea mining (DSM) is emerging as a critical challenge for Africa, particularly amid the United States’ push under the Trump administration to accelerate seabed mineral exploration. A recent executive order seeks to position the U.S. as a global leader in seabed extraction, targeting minerals such as cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements. While framed as a strategy to secure critical resources, the move raises alarm over irreversible damage to marine ecosystems and the destabilization of global ocean governance....

By Associate Editor The rapid rise of deep-sea mining (DSM) is emerging as a critical challenge for Africa, particularly amid the United States’ push under the Trump administration to accelerate […]

Barrick to Pay Mali $430M to End Mine DisputeNovember, 2025 Markets – Top Companies Africa, Canada, USA, Gold Barrick Mi...
26/11/2025

Barrick to Pay Mali $430M to End Mine Dispute

November, 2025 Markets – Top Companies Africa, Canada, USA, Gold Barrick Mining (NYSE: B; TSX: ABX) has agreed to pay 244 billion CFA francs ($430 million) to settle a two-year dispute with Mali over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex, according to Bloomberg. The Toronto-based miner confirmed in a press release that the Malian government has dropped all charges against Barrick and its affiliates, restoring operational control of Loulo-Gounkoto to the company....

November, 2025 Markets – Top Companies Africa, Canada, USA, Gold Barrick Mining (NYSE: B; TSX: ABX) has agreed to pay 244 billion CFA francs ($430 million) to settle a two-year […]

COMMON BATTERY TESTER ERRORS AND WHAT THEY MEANBattery testers are among the most valuable tools in any automotive repai...
26/11/2025

COMMON BATTERY TESTER ERRORS AND WHAT THEY MEAN

Battery testers are among the most valuable tools in any automotive repair shop, whether it’s work at a dealership service department, an independent repair facility, or maintaining a fleet. They help quickly assess battery health, diagnose issues, and determine whether a battery needs a charge or replacement. However, sometimes testers produce error messages, and that can be confusing. Ignoring or misinterpreting battery tester errors can lead to a misdiagnosis, unnecessary battery replacements, and wasted time....

Battery testers are among the most valuable tools in any automotive repair shop, whether it’s work at a dealership service department, an independent repair facility, or maintaining a fleet. They […]

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