Nickel
latest news & developmentsTalks delay Tanzania's Kabanga nickel investment decision to 2027
Negotiations between the Tanzanian government and Lifezone Metals have prolonged the Final Investment Decision for the Kabanga Nickel Project, now expected in Q1 2027. This…
UN report: Africa’s transition minerals key to global clean energy future
Without responsible governance, the rush for minerals risks environmental harm, social disruption and lost economic opportunity
South Africa’s G20 presidency must rewire the global race for critical minerals
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa
Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
Only a Pan-African industrial policy on critical minerals for renewable will unlock prosperity
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human…
Battery minerals shine light on a greener, cleaner future
Responsible resource development goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility
Mining companies aren’t buying what the SA govt is selling — yet
Companies are withholding investment – despite the commodity boom’s bounty – in the face of constraints to exports and exploration
Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans
Miners of rare metals will score but the soaring oil price will result in various cost-of-living increases
Electric vehicle battery manufacturing: Why SADC needs to act now
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives