Economy
Comprehensive and up-to-date news on economy in relation to mining. The latest gold, copper and metal prices, mining stock, and market data.
- Aug- 2026 -14 August
From Diamonds to Debt: Botswana’s urgent call for economic diversification
Botswana’s heavy reliance on diamonds is exposing significant economic vulnerabilities, with the African Development Bank…
- Jul- 2026 -31 July
Ore in the ground is a Resource. Ore processed is an Economy
Every mining conversation in Namibia eventually arrives at the same aspiration: stop exporting rock, start…
- Jun- 2026 -5 June
Mining’s new boom – A lifeline we can’t afford to waste
South Africa’s mining sector is experiencing an unexpected surge in momentum, but deeply rooted operational…
- 5 June
Nigeria’s population boom is changing the data investment story
Nigeria’s data centre expansion is increasingly being framed as a technology story. But at its…
- 1 June
Namibia’s mining sector sustains over 166,000 jobs in 2025
Namibia’s mining sector sustained more than 166,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2025, while major…
- May- 2026 -20 May
Rare earth discovery in Tanzania signal a new era of economic growth
Tanzania is set for a potential economic boost following the discovery of significant rare earth…
- Apr- 2026 -16 April
Namibia’s economic growth outlook for 2026 seen slowing to 2.6%
The Bank of Namibia has revised downward its economic growth outlook for 2026, forecasting expansion…
- 3 April
The impacts of the Middle East conflict on Africa
The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide.…
