18 March 2025 4 min

African Markets Digitalize Mining Licensing To Boost Investments

Written by: APO Group - Africa Newsroom Save to Instapaper
African Markets Digitalize Mining Licensing To Boost Investments

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 18, 2025/APO Group/ --

African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zambia Integrated Mining Information System last month, aiming to streamline the awarding of licenses. The digital platform is set to play a key role in attracting mining partners and help the country reach its goal of increasing copper production to 3.1 million metric tons by 2031. This launch follows a record-breaking $9.3 billion in mining investments in 2024 and a 79% increase in permits granted, reflecting growing global interest in Zambia's mining potential.

As African markets increasingly adopt digital solutions to simplify licensing procedures, African Mining Week will be at the forefront of this transformation, showcasing the vast potential of the continent's digitalized mining sector. The event will highlight lucrative investment opportunities across various markets, featuring numerous mining blocks being licensed by African nations.

South Africa, historically a major gold producer, plans to leverage its first digital mining licensing system to attract new investors and diversify its mining sector. Set for launch by June 2025, the system will improve the efficiency and transparency of the licensing process, reducing the time required to initiate new mining projects, including those for platinum group metals, according to Gwede Mantashe, South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum.

Tanzania is also streamlining its mining sector with a new licensing management system designed to maximize investments in lithium, graphite and rare earth minerals – commodities that are experiencing soaring global demand. According to Aziza Swedi, Acting Director of the Tanzania Mining Commission, the country has issued 54,626 mining licenses over a seven-year period through November 2024, with plans to expedite future licensing via its digital platform.

Rwanda has embraced digital transformation in its mining sector with the launch of the Inkomane Digital platform in October 2024. Companies such as Aterian have aligned their mineral trading operations with this tool. The platform connects mining companies, trading partners and regulatory bodies like the Rwanda Revenue Authority, enhancing compliance, workforce management, payroll generation and monitoring of mining activities. Similarly, Nigeria introduced its Mineral Resources Decision Support System in May 2024 to attract investors to its vast solid mineral reserves. The platform serves as a one-stop shop, offering easy access to geological and policy data while enabling investors to seamlessly apply for mining permits.

As more African nations integrate digital tools into their mining sectors, African Mining Week will spotlight the digitalization of mining operations across the continent. The event will feature discussions on new licensing systems and highlight the investment opportunities emerging as African nations unlock their mineral wealth.

African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Total Words: 603
Published in Press Articles

Press Release Submitted By

MyPressportal

We submit and automate press releases distribution for a range of clients. Our platform brings in automation to 5 social media platforms with engaging hashtags. Our new platform The Pulse, allows premium PR Agencies to have access to our newsletter subscribers.

Latest from

  1. African Energy Week 2025 Welcomes Former Namibian Minister Tom Alweendo As Keynote Speaker
  2. Libya Showcases Oil And Gas Opportunities At African Energy Week 2025 With Minister As Key Speaker
  3. Abhijit Sengupta Joins Out Of Home Capital As Partner Bringing Three Decades Of OOH Industry Expertise
  4. SFT Competition Announces Top 10 Schools Moving Forward To Prototype Phase After Design Workshops
  5. DHL Unilever And Volvo Unveil Superlink Electric Truck Pilot Showcasing Path To Greener Logistics
  6. DCIT Chairman Abiola Lukman Lawal Joins African Energy Chamber Board To Drive Investment And Growth
  7. 5FM Nominated For Best Of Joburg Awards With Listeners Invited To Vote And Stand To Win Big Prizes
  8. Charlene Louw Leads South Africa’s Beer Industry Toward Growth Transformation And Gender Inclusion
  9. Absa And Network International Announce Strategic Partnership To Enhance Fleet And Payment Innovation
  10. Melrose Arch Introduces Unique Primi And Shift Partnership Creating A New Dining And Coffee Experience
  11. Jaimé-Lee Jacobs Champions Recognition Of Caregiving As Essential Labour During Women’s Month
  12. Jacaranda FM Champions Women In Business With Her Perfect Pitch 2025 Offering R500 000 Advertising
  13. Ogilvy Marks Ten Years Of Growing Talent As Giants Graduate Programme Opens For Future Industry Leaders
  14. Capital Hotel Group Announces Major Expansion Of The Capital Trilogy Pretoria With New Room Additions
  15. Toyota South Africa Announces 2026 Launch Of Three Battery Electric Vehicles To Expand EV Offering