Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister Unpacks Mining Investment Prospects during African Mining Week
DRC’s Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, at African Mining Week 2025, emphasized the mining sector’s role in economic growth, employing 100,000+, boosting revenue, and offering vast untapped mineral opportunities with a focus on anti-corruption and local beneficiation.
African Refining: A Promising Yet Unexploited Investment Opportunity (By Daniil Moskalev)
Africa’s refining sector faces capacity shortages amid rising crude production and demand, offering high-potential investments for energy sovereignty, as highlighted in the African Energy Chamber’s 2026 Outlook, with examples like the Dangote Refinery signaling a path to reduced imports and industrialization.
B2Gold Advances Mali, Namibian Gold Production Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
B2Gold sets ambitious 2025 gold production targets of 970,000-1,075,000 oz from Mali and Namibia operations, including expansions at Fekola and Otjikoto, as its Namibia leader joins discussions on Africa’s gold sector at the October 2025 African Mining Week in Cape Town.
