Africa and the reality gap Reality versus perception is the real test for frontier market investing in Africa. By Leon Louw for the WhyAfrica...

The beauty of underground mines in Africa Who says underground mining is not beautiful? By Leon Louw for the WhyAfrica magazine. Deep within the...

JOHANNESBURG — At the Investing in African Mining Indaba, Karo Mining managing director Bernard Pryor drew attention to what he described as a...

Zambia at a defining crossroads Zambia’s mining success depends on water and energy management, environmental stewardship and geopolitics. By Leon...

Political risk hampers exploration in Africa Political stability is holding back investment into Africa’s exploration sector. By Leon Louw for the...

Political risk hampers exploration in Africa Political stability is holding back investment into Africa’s exploration sector. By Leon Louw for the...

South Africa’s REE boost South Africa’s Rare Earth Element (REE) portfolio is growing while global demand for REEs is at an all-time high. By Leon...

Orion’s Prieska mine a step closer to operational Glencore and Orion have signed a landmark off-take agreement at the Prieska project. By Leon Louw...

Italy’s Africa plan gains further momentum Last week’s Italy–Africa Summit is another step in strengthening Ethiopia’s investment outlook. By...

Cape Town, South Africa, February 16, 2026: The Liberia Chamber of Mines, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, delivered a...