Zambia: Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom
Zambians are facing significant environmental and health issues due to the mining boom driven by global demand for copper.
FIFO boom could lead to $100m regional airport expansion
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is considering a $100 million redevelopment of its airport as fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) work increases significantly.
Liberia: Mines, Energy Minister Says Liberia Targets 30 Million Tons of Iron Ore As Arcelormittal Expansion Drives Mining Boom
Liberia is set to triple its iron ore production to 30 million tons this year, primarily driven by ArcelorMittal's expansion efforts.
Kenya: Sand Mining and Kenya's Building Boom - Better Rules Are Needed, but Not From the Top Down
The article discusses the rapid sand mining in Kenya as part of its building boom and highlights the need for better regulations that do not come from top-down mandates.
Rise of Australia's public economy compares to mining boom of the 2000s
An analysis discusses the structural shifts in Australia's economy, likening the rise of the public economy to the mining boom of the 2000s.
DR Congo’s mining boom puts community forests at risk
In southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, mining expansion threatens community forests, alarming local residents about their land and livelihoods.
War-torn Sudan sees gold mining boom
Sudan's gold production reached 70 tonnes in 2025, exceeding targets and achieving the highest level in five years, according to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company.