Central Africa
Mining coverage from the DRC, Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Central Africa's critical minerals heartland.
Congo’s cobalt boom leaves a trail of fear in Manomapia
Residents near a major cobalt mine report health problems. More than 12,000 people have reportedly been...
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Ruthenium and tantalite prices climb on tight supply
Ruthenium and tantalite prices have risen to multi‑year highs on strong global demand. South Africa remains...
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DRC’s $1.4bn Manono lithium project moves ahead as demand for battery minerals grows
The DRC is developing the $1.4bn Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province. Zijin Mining says the...
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At least 200 killed in landslide at rebel-held coltan mine in eastern Congo
More than 200 people died after tunnels collapsed at a coltan mine in eastern Congo during...
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