# African mining sector development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-mining-sector-development
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:21:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The African mining sector is experiencing a period of expansion characterized by new project developments, increased production, and infrastructure advancements across several nations.

In North and West Africa, Algeria has accelerated construction at the Tala Hamza-Oued Amizour zinc and lead mine, involving infrastructure such as high-voltage power lines. In Burkina Faso, the Bielméra Mining project has reached 90% completion and is transitioning to a miniaturized industrial mine using a community shareholding financing model.

Other regional developments include the commencement of ore feeding at the Kurmuk Gold Mine in Ethiopia and the launch of a drilling programme at the Nguni Prospect in Namibia. In Zambia, copper production at the Roan and Molefe operations saw a significant increase. Additionally, in Nigeria, security contracts have been secured for the polymetallic Jema’a Resource Project.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: African mining sector sees production growth and new projects

African mining updates include Allied Gold feeding first ore in Ethiopia, Jubilee Metals increasing Zambian copper output by 225%, and new drilling and security contracts in Namibia and Nigeria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-mining-sector-sees-production-growth-and-new-projects

### 2026-09-11: Mining projects advance in Algeria and Burkina Faso

Mining developments advance in Africa as Algeria accelerates the Tala Hamza-Oued Amizour zinc project and Burkina Faso’s community-funded Bielméra mine reaches 90% completion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mining-projects-advance-in-algeria-and-burkina-faso

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