African Mining Week takes place under the theme From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth on October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 16, 2025/APO Group/ --
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place on October 1 – 3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature a key session on the strategies and policies adopted by Africa’s mineral-rich nations to formalize and empower small-scale mining operations.
The ASM Regulation: Balancing Formalization and Livelihood Protection panel, will shine a light on regulatory frameworks and initiatives designed to bring artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) into the formal mining value chain. The session will explore how these efforts enhance the sector’s contribution to mineral exploration, production and economic growth.
In Ghana, small-scale gold mining – which accounts for 40% of the country’s total gold production – supports over one million jobs and generates more than $5 billion in export revenue. To strengthen and formalize the sector, the government has introduced initiatives including the Community Mining Scheme (apo-opa.co/3ZaTxH9), District Mining Committees, the Ghana Land Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project as well as the Ghana Gold Board. These programs aim to regulate, professionalize and expand the sector as the country seeks to maintain its position as Africa’s top gold producer.
As part of its broader growth strategy, Zambia – Africa’s largest copper producer – is also driving efforts to strengthen its ASM sector. The country’s Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (apo-opa.co/3ZimS2a) increased the issuance of artisanal mining rights from 304 in 2023 to 680 in 2024, and small-scale exploration licenses from 399 to 615. With a goal to scale copper production to 3 million tons per annum by 2030, Zambia has also established a dedicated department for ASM mining and is preparing to enact its Local Content Regulation in 2025 to promote domestic participation, job creation and value addition.
In Zimbabwe, ASM remains a key driver of growth in the gold sector (apo-opa.co/4mnKBIo). According to Fidelity Gold Refineries, small-scale miners were key contributors to the 40.6% increase in gold output in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024. Programs including the Gold Mobilization Program and Gold Development Initiative Fund are enabling miners with funding and technical training, thereby boosting output and sectoral sustainability.
Ethiopia is advancing the formalization of its ASM sector through the National ASM Strategy, designed to promote a responsible, inclusive and productive mining environment. Employing over 1.26 million people and contributing 65% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings, the ASM sector plays a crucial role in supporting Ethiopia’s broader development and economic objectives.
As the continent’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, AMW enables ASM mining companies to connect with technology providers, ensuring they are equipped with the tools they need to explore and develop Africa’s rich geological resources. The forum will feature exclusive networking sessions and project showcases, providing a platform for regional and global emerging mining firms to connect with growing and lucrative investment opportunities across the African mining value chain.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Thank god always good to hear positive news from Somalia !
good somalis
Well done keep processing it will take a lot of effort to re-build what we destroyed..
progressing**
Some separatists will not like this news because every positive news from the south means, no one will believe that they are "the only peaceful region" anymore and no backpackers to listen to their delusional minds.
Hormuud, Telesom and Golis are all the same and are the company Dhiigshiil closed and robbed aka Al Barakat.
Al Barakat owner, was a genius and smart business man and Dhiigshiil couldnt beat him so they conspired the terrorist charges but that is now on its own door steps. What goes around comes around.
Unlike Dhiigshiil who rely on Garadag habar and few South Sudanese, Al Barakat tycoon was a smart man who still puts Somalis first regardless of clan and politics. For example in the north he gave them Telesom, in central Golis and Hormuud for the south. Majority shareholders of Telesom are northerners, Golis shareholders are mainly central and Hormuud is to give back to the south.
While Dhiigshiil simply thinks people don't see their naked war against Somalis and hate for Somalia. Until now its not clear why Somali government lets them to operate in the south? It only shows the tolerance from the southern brothers. I know when they addressing southern users they simply refer to them as "reer hamarka xuun".
Mohammed Sulaymon Barre was the mastermind that Dhiigshiil used to close down Al Barakat, which had no ties to no terrorism. God knows this and He will repay back Dhiigshiil its deeds. Don't be surprised if its closed and you loose your money.
"Barre explained that the two hawalas were competitors, and that when al-Barakat was suspended, its former customers shifted their business to Dhiigshiil."
Furthermore: 9/11 Commission cited 'No Direct Evidence That al-Barakaat Funded Terrorism' and that 'The FBI agent who led the second U.S. delegation said diligent investigation in the UAE revealed no “smoking gun” evidence— either testimonial or documentary — showing that al-Barakaat was funding AIAI or al-Qaeda." All fake propaganda generated in the Hawala offices of tribalist Dhiigshiil.
On 17th Feb 2012, all of the al-Barakaat companies were finally removed entirely from the terror list and the case of al-Barakaat was closed as it was delisted by the UN Security Council al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. The delisting included al-Barakaat Group of Companies Owner and CEO Mr. Ahmednur Jim'ale along with all of the 17 listed entities associated with al-Barakaat Group of Companies including Barakaat Bank of Somalia, al-Barakaat Exchange and Barakaat Telecommunications Company
I congratulate Hormuud and Jimaale, who is Duduble btw and many of my friends are indeed.
@ kayse
I am pure mogdishu person, Hormuud is still under the watchful eye of IC for many reasons. one thing is for sure Hormuud will only have small % communication sector other semi-autonumous states accept Haw!ye control areas. so, don't sell hormuud to other somali community.
This is a Al-Qaida Company funded on the proceeds of the $dollars made from the deforestation of Kismanyo and the Jubba valley.
It won't be long before it gets shut down!
Who would believe Kayse the liar ..now he's saying that the US Govt of 9/11 were influenced by
dahabshiil remittance tycoon business reputed company whose business is globalwide.
Sahra mj tata and ayanle dhulos keep clapping for the bs of Kayse dissident looma ooyaan.
Cheers.
I am "Ayanle Dhulos" and i endorse every message from Kayse or Sahra ! Please believe that !
lool horta bro ma tahay ayanle dhulos-kii paltalka ku dhuusi jiray marku hawiye=ho magahayo?
Cheers
I have a job sir i can't afford to do paltalk on top of somalilandpress !
paltalk it look like you've never work day in your life haa and what is it with this obsession you have men's behind farting thing come to think of I don't want to touch it goodness gracious this beyond weird!!!
@Mohammad Cheers
What I said before was rude and disrespectful please discard it….!!!!!!!!!! This comment was below the belt. Accept My apology.
Who should we believe sheep like you who would do listen to anything. There is a term for people like that, they are called gullible or a man like Kayse who doesn't sugar coat the fact of reality. Kayse is a man who says what he believes and believes what he says without hesitation. Furthermore He analyzed the situation deeply and realized there really is no hope and after all that wasn't easy for him those are his people and this is where he comes from. Lets use common sense which side would be more believable. I would leave that you to ponder.
Ciao
loool Ciao you have the styles of Yusuf aka Abraham…am I off track again and in for another
big bang?
Cheers.
This article has big Question mark written all over it.
Folks, What happened to the Djibouti-Somaliland Somcable affairs? What's the latest progress
reports?
Cheers.
Folks, happy new year.
Cheers.
Cadnan, Tribalism is something that is not going anywhere in our history, but speculate the tribes of other readers on this side is rubbish. The reason why everone is skeptical of Hargeysa is of their so called state and policy on Ishaaq and Daarod…acording to them we are primitive compared to them. Mogadishu and Bossaso are just as beautiful and I am Darood. So in conclusion remember stop teasing Daarod and Ishaaq , just because they are working hard while the hawiye only have Hormuud and Lido beach.
Looool idoooors are mad..
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