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Dangote Needs $11 Billion. Fortuna Pays $200 Million for the Ground.

A giant refinery financing plan, a Senegal gold consolidation and Makhado’s move into production show capital being deployed at very different stages — while Ghana’s Adamus dispute shows how quickly asset value can become vulnerable when title is challenged.

Stephen Mwakesi

Aug 11, 2026

Africa’s Resource Build-Out Comes With a Catch

Infrastructure is unlocking new extractives opportunities across Africa, while the DRC cobalt case highlights the need for regulatory vigilance and better pricing of supply-chain risk.

Stephen Mwakesi

Jan 14, 2025

Illegal Mining and Government Action: The Stilfontein Crisis

What Happens When a Government Crackdown on Illegal Mining Leads to Tragedy? The Stilfontein Mine Crisis in South Africa

Stephen Mwakesi

May 24, 2024

Critical Extraction

Policy Priorities for Sustainable Harnessing of Africa's Critical Mineral Wealth

Stephen Mwakesi

May 20, 2024

The New Scramble for Africa: A Geopolitical Battleground for Critical Minerals

Time for African Unity in Extractive Industry Governance

Stephen Mwakesi

Apr 10, 2024

Extractives News Roundup | 10th April 2024

Summary of the most relevant news and insights in Africa's Mining, Oil and Gas Sectors

Apr 08, 2024

State Mining Corporations: From Nationalization to Partnership

State Backed Mining Corporations have evolved over the years and are emerging as critical players in Africa's mining sector, do they have a place in the continents future?

Stephen Mwakesi