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By The Business BriefMining | Industry Insight Mining Indaba 2026 was more than an annual gathering of the global mining industry. It was a reflection of where African mining is heading—and, perhaps more importantly, where it needs to go next. Held in Cape Town in February 2026, the event brought together governments, mining companies, investors, financiers, technology providers and other industry stakeholders from across Africa and the world. Under the theme “Stronger Togeth

By D. Lukoji What if the Democratic Republic of the Congo's greatest strategic advantage isn't simply the abundance of its mineral resources, but its growing ability to shape the global market? Between cobalt export quotas, the emergence of the Manono lithium project, and the development of the Lobito Corridor, the DRC is redefining its position in the global critical minerals economy. \ As DRC Mining Week brings together the continent's leading mining stakeholders in Lubumba