Africa’s mining industry closed the week with major milestones, from landmark digitalisation initiatives and strategic mergers to technological advancements reshaping operations across the continent.

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In Angola, the government officially launched its Digital Mining Cadastre (CMA) at the Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC) 2025 in Luanda — a move hailed as a defining step toward improving transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in the country’s mineral licensing process.

Lotus Resources Limited announced promising metallurgical testwork results from its Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana, confirming a significantly reduced acid consumption flowsheet. This improvement enhances the project’s potential as a low-cost, large-scale uranium development, complementing the company’s recently restarted Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi.

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On the corporate front, Anglo American and Teck Resources advanced plans for their landmark merger, revealing further details of the structure and regulatory process for the formation of Anglo Teck. The merged entity, headquartered in Canada, is expected to emerge as a global leader in critical minerals

Meanwhile, Sibanye-Stillwater finalised new chrome agreements with the Glencore Merafe Venture (GM Venture), with implementation set for November 1, 2025. The agreements mark a significant step toward optimising chrome output across Sibanye’s South African PGM operations.

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In a strategic diversification move, Harmony Gold completed its acquisition of MAC Copper Limited, securing full ownership of the CSA copper mine in New South Wales, Australia. The acquisition strengthens Harmony’s portfolio with immediate copper production and underscores its commitment to broadening its asset base.

Also this week, Anglo American confirmed that Hixonia Nyasulu, non-executive director of the Board, will step down at the end of 2025 after six years of service. Nyasulu plans to focus on her wider portfolio of board responsibilities.

Rounding off the week, Omnia Holdings’ BME announced a new partnership with Strayos, combining BME’s blasting expertise with Strayos’ advanced AI and image processing technology. The collaboration enhances the functionality and precision of BME’s Blastmap™ software suite, offering next-generation digital tools for mine planning and execution.

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