Mining
Financing, not discovery, is Uganda’s real mining challenge
Ahead of the Mineral Wealth Conference, Stanbic Bank Uganda's John Tumwine makes the case for finance as the bridge to mining wealth
Critical minerals
Rich in minerals, poor in processing: Africa’s green-energy dilemma
A World Bank study finds African countries mine transition minerals but rarely process them, limiting industrial and economic gains
Uganda National Mining Company
Energy minister replaces Uganda National Mining Company’s board chair and deputy
The Energy Minister announced changes at the top of the Uganda National Mining Company, citing governance and management challenges
Uganda National Mining Company
Infighting, nepotism weigh on Uganda National Mining Company
The finance ministry has ordered a governance audit of the Uganda National Mining Company amid a dispute between its management and board
Critical minerals
Critical minerals and technology dependency: key G20 issues for Africa
Thirty percent of the world’s critical minerals come from Africa, and their access is a priority for South Africa’s government during its G20 presidency this year
Makuutu Rare Earths project
Ionic Rare Earths gets Makuutu mining licence
Ionic Rare Earths Limited said that it has been granted a 21-year mining licence for the central tenement of its Makuutu heavy rare earths project
Makuutu Rare Earths project
Ionic Rare Earths increases stake in Makuutu project to 94%, says deal will ease financing negotiations
Mine expected to start production in first quarter next year, albeit small scale and for potential customers and off-takers
Natural resources
How we can make the most of Africa’s strategic green minerals
How can Africa make sustainable and strategic use of its green mineral reserves while increasing its economic autonomy?
Tibet Hima Mining Company