African mining news
Sandvik to supply underground mining fleet, financing solution to Lucara’s Karowe diamond mine
Sandvik has received orders from Lucara Botswana to supply a fleet of underground drills and loaders, plus parts, rock tools, and related services, for the Karowe diamond mine.
Fortuna acquires highly prospective Bambadji Project in Senegal from Barrick and IAMGOLD
Fortuna Mining Corp. has announced the acquisition of the 190 km² Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal, through the purchase of certain Senegalese subsidiaries held by Barrick Mining Corporation and IAMGOLD Corporation.
Akobo Minerals releases operational update
Akobo Minerals AB, the Scandinavian-based gold producer operating in Ethiopia, has published its July 2026 operational update.
Smarter technologies drive the next phase of industrial growth
Electra Mining Africa, taking place from 7 – 11 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, will showcase the latest mining industry trends and bring together technology providers, manufacturers, engineering specialists, and industry experts.
Epiroc completes acquisition of the business of mining aftermarket solutions provider in South Africa
Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has completed the acquisition of the business of Eventspec Proprietary Limited, a South African mining aftermarket solutions provider.
Fortuna approves 30% capacity expansion of the Séguéla Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Fortuna Mining Corp. has announced that it has approved the expansion of its Séguéla Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire.
Multotec to demonstrate the importance of cyclone efficiency at Electra Mining Africa 2026
To help operators better understand why cyclone efficiency matters, Multotec will showcase its Glass Cyclone at Electra Mining Africa 2026.
World Gold Council and Government of Ghana announce strategic partnership to advance responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining
The World Gold Council (WGC) and the Government of the Republic of Ghana (GoG), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), enhance supply chain integrity, and combat illicit finance and gold flows.
Contract extension and sale of equipment agreed at Iduapriem mine in Ghana
Perenti Limited has announced that its subsidiary mining business African Mining Services via the AMAX LTD joint venture, has reached agreement with AngloGold Ashanti on an orderly transition plan at the Iduapriem Gold Mine in Ghana.
De Beers targets long-term value creation as diamond production slows
De Beers Group has set out portfolio and organisational actions to support long-term value creation as rough diamond trading conditions are expected to remain challenging in the near-term.