DR Congo moves to tighten state control over geological data
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving to strengthen government control over geological information used by mining companies to...
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Tinubu to Chair Africa Minerals Summit in New York
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to chair a high-level summit on Africa’s critical minerals in New York next month...
DR Congo Launches Paramilitary “Mining Guard” to Secure Mineral-Rich Sites
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the creation of a new paramilitary unit aimed at securing its vast...
DR Congo Launches Maiden International Bond Amid Rising Global Demand for Critical Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its first international bond on Thursday, offering five- and 10-year notes to investors, sources...
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Sparks Market Rally, Signals Africa’s Resource Shift
Zimbabwe’s suspension of lithium exports has jolted global commodity markets. The move sent Chinese lithium futures soaring and highlighted Africa’s...
Ganfeng Lithium Expands West African Footprint Through New Joint Ventures
Chinese group Ganfeng Lithium is expanding its presence in West Africa following its majority stake acquisition in Mali’s Goulamina lithium...
Botswana to Expand Mining Exploration Beyond Diamonds, Targets Critical Minerals
Botswana plans to increase mining exploration, including for critical minerals, as part of efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds,...