Ecobank pays first dividend since 2022 as shareholders approve $40m payout
Shareholders of Ecobank Group have given the green light for a $40 million dividend payment – the first time the […]
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Burkina Faso launches state-backed fund to regain control of mining wealth
Burkina Faso has moved to strengthen its control over mineral resources through the establishment of a new sovereign mining investment
Ghana records over $11 billion in export earnings as gold sector strengthens
Ghana’s total export earnings rose strongly to $11.1 billion between January and April 2025, supported by surging global gold prices
Zimbabwe targets expansion in gold sector as state fund pursues $250 million.
Mutapa Investment Fund, Zimbabwe’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund, is seeking to raise $250 million to grow its gold mining operations,
Mozambique plans to join Africa’s mining boom with a 15% state stake and export restrictions.
Mozambique is seeking greater authority over its extensive mineral resources, putting forward major changes that would give the government at
Damang mine under Ibrahim Mahama sends first 110kg gold shipment to Bank of Ghana after takeover.
Ghana’s Damang Gold Mine Limited, now under the control of businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has delivered its first full batch of
Africa’s first lithium sulphate shipment departs from Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has exported its first-ever shipment of lithium sulphate, marking a major step toward its ambition to become a regional
The DRC launches measures targeting mining firms that break the law.
Félix Tshisekedi has directed his cabinet to conduct a comprehensive review of mining joint ventures to confirm compliance with national
South Africa and Gabon identified among key critical mineral suppliers for the United States
Africa is becoming an increasingly important source of strategic minerals for the United States, with nations such as Gabon and
Africa’s reserves hit $530 billion amid a gold boom, with nations reassessing their dollar exposure.
Africa’s central bank reserves climbed to $530 billion in 2025, supported by a sharp rally in gold prices and increased