Africa Mining Sector Report 2025-2026

The mining sector plays a pivotal role in the economic performance of many countries across Africa, serving as a major source of export earnings, employment, and government revenue. The continent is endowed with extraordinary mineral wealth, including over 90% of the world's platinum group metals (PGMs), approximately 70% of global cobalt reserves, vast lithium deposits, substantial gold and diamond reserves, and significant supplies of copper, manganese, bauxite, chromium, iron ore, and rare earth elements. As the global energy transition accelerates, Africa's mineral endowments position it as a critical supplier of raw materials for clean energy technologies, enhancing the strategic importance of the sector both regionally and globally.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Metals mining" sector for Africa and the Middle East. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Metals mining" sector in Africa and the Middle East
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Africa and the Middle East
• Ascertain Africa and the Middle East’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Africa and the Middle East.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors