The Kabanga Nickel Project is progressing towards implementation, with Lifezone Metals' Executive Chairman Keith Liddell and Treasury Registrar Nehemiah Mchechu briefing President Samia Suluhu Hassan on June 8, 2026. They confirmed an agreed project structure and are finalizing the refinery and beneficiation component. The USD 942 million project aims for a final investment decision in 2026, projected to generate USD 2.4 billion in corporate income taxes and approximately 1,090 jobs.

Mncane Mthunzi has taken on a leading role representing South Africa's automotive industry at a difficult time for the sector. According to TechCentral, the country's vehicle exports to the United States have collapsed by 74%, while the transition to new energy vehicles is stalling. Mthunzi now carries the fight to defend and reposition the industry as it faces mounting pressure from shifting global trade conditions and the uncertain pace of electrification in the domestic market.

A1 Iron & Steel Tanzania Ltd is set to invest TZS 600 billion in a new steel manufacturing plant in Nala, Dodoma, which will utilize local iron ore as its primary raw material. This initiative aims to enhance mineral value addition in Tanzania and decrease reliance on imported steel products. Construction is slated to commence in July 2026 and is projected to be completed within 15 months.

An expo has heard that skills shortages threaten the country's ability to benefit from a minerals boom, according to SABC Business. Speakers warned that the country needs to urgently address the skills gap in order to capitalise on opportunities in the mining sector.

According to The Citizen Business, South Africa has lost 80,000 formal sector jobs over a three-month period, which may be attributed to companies retrenching and shutting down. This significant decline in employment raises concerns about the economic stability in the region.

Tanzania's Planning and Investment Budget for 2026/27, amounting to TZS 144.85 billion, aims to support a new National Investment Policy and establish five strategic Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract over TZS 797 billion. The budget also targets making Tanzania a leading vehicle producer in Africa by 2030 and includes the creation of Youth Industrial SEZs across six regions. Ongoing flagship projects include Hengya Cement, Airtel's 5G rollout, and Songea Sukari's sugar complex.