Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to cease the export of raw minerals and focus on enhancing value addition through processing, technology transfer, and industrial development. He emphasized the need for collaboration among African countries to ensure the continent maximizes its benefits from its abundant mineral resources, according to Premium Times Business.

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of antimony and tungsten as part of a push to encourage domestic processing of its mineral resources, according to Moneyweb. Shipments of ores and concentrates of the two minerals have also been halted under the measure. The move aligns with efforts to ensure minerals are processed locally rather than exported in raw form, though further details on the duration or scope of the suspension were not provided in the report.

Mafinga Town Council in Tanzania has launched a town-wide campaign to educate traders about business licensing requirements, according to Daily News. The initiative, led by the council’s Trade Department, aims to improve legal compliance and reduce penalties for operating without valid licences. Officials began the exercise in Bumilayinga Ward and expect to cover areas including Ulole, Matanana, Mtula, Ihefu, Kisada and Mkanzaule.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a united African strategy to develop the continent's solid mineral resources during a speech in Abuja. He urged African nations to shift focus from exporting raw materials to enhancing value addition, industrialization, and regional collaboration, according to Vanguard.

The Government of Tanzania is considering recommendations to enhance the small-scale mining sector by improving access to finance, technology, and geological information. Proposed measures include the establishment of a mining fund, the expansion of credit guarantees, and support for mineral research, all aimed at increasing employment, reducing poverty, and promoting economic growth.

Informal gold miners working around old mine dumps between Nyakallong and Allanridge in South Africa's Free State say they risk exposure to mine dust, mercury and other chemicals while trying to earn money to support their families, according to Health-e News. One 48-year-old miner, identified as Thabo, described spending nights digging for gold because unemployment leaves few alternatives, with his wife sometimes joining him to collect and process more material.