Africa Mining Projects in Progress 2025 driving digital inclusion and enhancing

driving digital inclusion and enhancing access to essential services like education

Published on 10 December 2025

South Africa has successfully attracted major international automotive original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to establish production facilities within its borders

and progress toward more responsible gold production

automotive and defence

Africa Mining Projects in Progress 2025 driving digital inclusion and enhancingMining underpins the global energy transition, with electrification driving rapid growth in demand for battery and critical minerals. Africa, which holds a significant share of the worlds cobalt, manganese, copper and bauxite, is becoming increasingly central to global supply chains. Yet most minerals are still exported in raw form, limiting value capture. Creamer Medias 'Africa Mining Projects in Progress 2025' report reflects this challenge through