Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
Mining Indaba 2026 comes at a crucial time for Africa, as it maps the role it will play in the global economy.
Africa Mining and Engineering Review
Mining Indaba 2026 comes at a crucial time for Africa, as it maps the role it will play in the global economy.
According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa’s manufacturing sector requires over US$50 billion annually in new investment to meet industrialisation goals, but the continent faces a financing gap of at least US$20–25 billion per year.
The strong Kenyan presence reflects a shared continental vision to unlock intra-African trade and industrial development, in alignment with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s manufacturing output could grow from $500 billion today to over $1 trillion by 2030, driven by rapid urbanisation, a booming population, regional trade integration, and increasing demand for African-made goods.
Simex has included a new video interface to improve connectivity between the operator and the ART 1000 technology.
Fostering industrialisation remains a key priority for African policymakers
A progressive outlook must be developed and adopted for the future of the continent that lays focus on the industrial
Designed to meet the needs of mining and quarry customers, the new front shovel model takes full advantage of standard Caterpillar next generation features, such as fuel economy and low maintenance costs, while improving operator comfort and control.
DECHEMA, the organizer of ACHEMA, the leading trade show for the global process industry, is launching ACHEMA Middle East in