Industry leaders gathered in Cape Town to discuss responsible mining and global standards, but the gap between rhetoric and reality is as wide as ever

Africa is facing a new squeeze between rival powers. This time its critical minerals and infrastructure are in play. Co-operation is crucial for leverage

The sovereign wealth fund – to channel resource revenues into infrastructure, say – is a tool more African countries should adopt

Orion Minerals has suddenly attracted larger-than-usual volumes, and could be set for a breakout

In a market dominated by resource giants, tech counters have slipped under the radar. But the JSE’s technology index has delivered nearly 55% over a year

If you don’t fix the systemic issues that allow illegal mining – and criminality – to flourish, the battle is lost