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Upward Spiral 1471

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New open cast mine set to drive job opportunities and economic activity on East Rand

The proposed mining operation will target an established gold-bearing reef that laterally extends from the Snake Road area to Upward Spiral’s Van Ryn surface mining operation in Benoni

Privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 (Pty) Ltd (www.UpwardSpiral1471.co.za) is set to commence full-scale mining at its recently acquired Snake Road Mining Right in Benoni on the East Rand. The proposed mining operation will target an established gold-bearing reef that laterally extends from the Snake Road area to Upward…

VUKA Group

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African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026: Celebrating Visionary Leadership and Transformative Projects

From mega transmission projects and smart water systems to renewable energy corridors and digital platforms, the magazine chronicles how long-term strategy is becoming infrastructure, and how vision is translating into systems that endure

ESI Africa proudly announces the release of the 10th Anniversary Edition of African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People, a landmark publication spotlighting the executives, engineers, infrastructure projects and innovations shaping Africa’s power, energy, water, transport, agriculture and healthcare sectors. The 2025/2026 edition is themed “Energy, Water & Transport…

Emerald Group

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Emerald Resources and LVC Global Holdings Merge to Create Emerald Global Resources (EGR), a New Abu Dhabi–Headquartered Natural-Resource Platform

EGR will integrate upstream asset acquisition, midstream logistics solutions, and commodity commercialization under a unified governance framework designed to meet the expectations of multinational investors

Emerald Resources, the energy, mining, and commodities subsidiary of Emerald Group (https://EmeraldGroup-Inc.com), and LVC Global Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement to merge their operations, forming Emerald Global Resources (EGR)—a next-generation natural-resource platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The merger unites Emerald Resources’ international footprint with LVC Global’s Africa-focused asset…

VUKA Group

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Mining the future: Download your free copy of Mining Review Africa today!

Packed with project updates, industry insights and expert perspectives, Mining Review Africa Issue 1 offers practical and relevant content for mining professionals across the continent

Mining Review Africa invites readers to explore the latest developments shaping the mining industry in Issue 1 of its digimag, now available as a free download. This edition takes a closer look at how technology is supporting more sustainable mining practices, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping…

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Revealed: Mining Elites in Africa 2026 winners

Selecting the 2026 winners and runners-up was a rigorous process, supported by an experienced advisory panel made up of respected industry professionals

It is the moment the industry has been waiting for. The winners and runners-up of Mining Elites in Africa 2026 have officially been revealed, recognising the leaders, companies and projects that are making a meaningful impact across the African mining sector. The annual publication highlights individuals and organisations that are…

Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of Gabon

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Gabon’s new Mining Minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema to prioritise High-Growth mining opportunities during Mining Indaba

Minister Nguema Nguema, an environmental engineer and former Minister of Oil and Gas is expected to bring a pragmatic approach to the sector with investor attraction a core focus

Following his appointment by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on January 1, 2026, the newly appointed Minister of Mines and Geological Resources, Sosthène Nguema Nguema, has embarked on an aggressive pro-investment agenda designed to grow mining into a major engine of Gabon’s economic future. The leadership transition comes at a…

African Union (AU)
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His Excellency (H.E.) Prime Minister Allamaye Halina of Chad Receives African Union Commissioner For Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, And Minerals

The Commissioner expressed her profound satisfaction with the existing collaboration between the AU Commission and Chadian authorities

In a significant step toward strengthening continental cooperation in the extractive industries, His Excellency Ambassador Allamaye Halina, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, granted an official audience today to Her Excellency Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals (ETTIM).…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Chairperson Condemns Violent Actions of Illegal Miners in Randfontein, Gauteng

The committee of the 5th Parliament conducted oversight visits to illegal mining activities and part of the areas visited included Randfontein

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Mikateko Mahlaule, condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported violent and criminal actions by illegal miners, commonly referred to as zama zamas, in Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein, on the West Rand. Reports that heavily armed illegal…

African Energy Chamber

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Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Future of the Global Energy Transition

Africa’s critical minerals – cobalt, lithium, copper and PGMs – are central to the global energy transition, powering clean technologies and EVs

As the world accelerates its shift from fossil fuels to clean energy technologies, Africa is emerging as a central player in supplying the minerals that underpin this transformation. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, the continent’s abundant reserves of critical minerals – including…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and Rustenburg Local Municipality to host a public participation event in Rustenburg

The event will be hosted by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, supported by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in collaboration with the Rustenburg Local Municipality, will host a public participation event on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg under the theme: Advancing People-Centred Development. The event will be hosted by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, supported…