Tanzania Enters the Global Niobium Arena with Landmark Panda Hill Project
With the development of Panda Hill, Tanzania is set to become the world’s fourth-largest producer of niobium.
East Africa
The East Africa dedicated segment brings you the latest developments, trends, and insights from the vibrant and rapidly evolving mining and engineering sectors. Covering key countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, we provide in-depth analysis and comprehensive reports on the region’s mineral exploration, mining activities, and engineering advancements.
Stay informed about the latest projects, technological innovations, regulatory changes, and economic impacts shaping the industry. Our expert journalists and contributors deliver exclusive interviews with industry leaders, project updates, and case studies, ensuring you have the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market. Whether you are an industry professional, investor, or enthusiast, the East Africa section is your essential guide to the opportunities and challenges in this crucial part of the world.
From Foundations to Flows: How Advent Constructions Builds the Backbone for Africa’s Mines
Advent’s teams work daily within national construction standards, labour laws and environmental regulations across the region. This embedded local knowledge supports efficient permitting, regulatory alignment and constructive engagement with authorities and stakeholders.
Tanzania Partners with South Korea to Establish a State-of-the-Art Critical Minerals Technology Centre
Tanzania has taken a decisive step toward transforming its mining sector through a strategic partnership with South Korea to establish
Funding the Sun with Oil: A Ugandan Dispatch from the Energy Indaba
Humphrey Asiimwe,Chief Executive of Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals.
Tanzania Bets Big on Geology: Landmark GST Investment to Reshape Africa’s Mining Future
Tanzania is enhancing its mining sector through significant investments in geological services, expanding exploration capabilities, and promoting sustainable growth, aiming for regional leadership in Africa.
Reopening of Zambia–Tanzania Trade Route: A Model for Strengthening Africa’s Mining Logistics and Infrastructure Corridors
The reopening of the Zambia–Tanzania trade corridor revitalizes Africa’s copper exports and provides a model for developing resilient transport and logistics corridors across the continent, including the Lobito and North–South Corridors.
15th Nuclear Forum at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba: Powering Africa’s Nuclear Future
South African Minister of Electricity and Energy at the 2025 Africa Energy Indaba
Trimble expands strategic partnership with global engineering charity
The collaboration’s first initiative is focused on an 18-month critical infrastructure project in Eastern Uganda with EWB East Africa
SDLG Expands Presence with New East African Hub and Initial Machine Shipments
A special ceremony at SDLG’s Linyi,China HQ to mark the shipment of 300 SDLG units to East Africa under the innovative Manufacturer-Partner Joint Go-Global export model. Image/SDLG
Iluka Resources Signs 15-Year Rare Earth Concentrate Supply Agreement with Lindian Resources
The concentrate will be sourced from the high-grade Kangankunde deposit in Malawi and will serve as a valuable feedstock for Iluka’s Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia.
