Ghana’s Mining Law Aims to Stop Speculation but Leaves Communities in Limbo – Insights From a Lithium Case Study

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – 21 April 2026 The Conversation Africa (Johannesburg) analysis By Clement Sefa-Nyarko Ghana’s parliament ratified the country’s first lithium … More

Liberia: Putu Deal, a Shift in Liberia’s Mining Model

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The article highlights growing concerns over governance and accountability challenges in Africa, particularly focusing on institutional weaknesses … More

Zimbabwe Further Tightens Screws On Minerals Beneficiation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – France’s oil major TotalEnergies discovered new hydrocarbon reserves offshore in the Republic of Congo as part of … More

France’s largest oil company hits new oil reserves in Congo

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – France’s oil major TotalEnergies discovered new hydrocarbon reserves offshore in the Republic of Congo as part of … More

Botswana signs energy and mineral exploration deals with Oman

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Botswana signed agreements with Oman to cooperate on mineral exploration, energy development, and infrastructure projects as part … More

Nigeria: Victor Nwokeji – Reward for Forging Nigeria’s Path in Mining Through Zotmann

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Victor Nwokeji’s recognition as Businessman of the Year highlights his role in building Zotmann Mining Limited into … More

Nigeria: Rutten – Predictability, Efficient Process Key to Unlocking Minerals Economy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Lamon Rutten emphasised that policy predictability, regulatory certainty, and efficient processes are critical to attracting investment and … More