Latest African Mining News

Midas Minerals has agreed to acquire the Otavi Copper Project from Nexa Resources, unlocking significant high-grade copper, silver, and gold potential in a well-established African mining jurisdiction.

Exxaro Resources has agreed to acquire a near 20% stake in Jupiter Mines and a controlling interest in the Tshipi Manganese Mine, reshaping ownership and operational dynamics in the Kalahari Manganese Field.

OM Holdings has agreed to sell its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining to Exxaro Resources for US$101.4 million, marking a strategic shift to refocus capital on core operations while maintaining a commercial partnership.

Marvel Gold Limited is deepening its foothold in Tanzania’s underexplored greenstone belt while streamlining its portfolio through Mali asset divestments, setting the stage for a busy 2025 exploration calendar.

Askari Metals has acquired 100% ownership of a highly prospective gold project portfolio in Ethiopia’s Adola Greenstone Belt, positioning itself near multi-million-ounce deposits in a region ripe for discovery.

Theta Gold Mines reports significant progress in funding discussions, plant construction, and resource integration for its TGME gold project in South Africa during Q1 2025.

Arcadia Minerals is gearing up for a significant drilling campaign at its Karibib Copper Gold Project while navigating a competitive funding process for the Swanson Tantalum Mine. Strategic partnerships remain central to the company’s growth plans amid cautious lithium market conditions.

Askari Metals has acquired 100% ownership of Rift Valley Metals, gaining a highly prospective 460 km² gold project portfolio in Ethiopia’s underexplored Adola Greenstone Belt. This move positions the company at the forefront of exploration in a prolific gold region with significant discovery potential.

Genmin Limited marks a pivotal quarter with the appointment of CEO Andrew Taplin, signing of a key mining convention with Gabon, and a binding MoU with Sinohydro to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project.

Chilwa Minerals advances its critical minerals exploration with over 3,000 metres drilled at key deposits, a strategic assay lab shift to South Africa, and expanded local lab operations to support growing activity.

Castle Minerals has reported compelling high-grade gold intercepts from its Kpali Gold Prospect in Ghana’s Upper West Region, confirming the site as a robust discovery with promising potential for a new West African mining camp.

Theta Gold Mines has made significant strides in developing its TGME Gold Plant, securing $6 million in private equity and progressing an EPC contract with PowerChina's subsidiary. The company is also integrating surface gold resources into its mining schedule and advancing environmental and social governance initiatives.