Critical Minerals
Cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and rare earth elements — Africa's role in the global critical minerals race.
Portugal’s Mota-Engil wins Congo rail deal tied to US-backed Lobito Corridor
Mota-Engil wins a 30-year concession to modernise a DRC railway link. The 1,037 km line connects...
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Congo’s EGC eyes battery-maker deals after filling cobalt quotas, executive says
Artisanal supply represents roughly 15%-25% of Congo's cobalt output. EGC currently sells artisanal cobalt through Trafigura,...
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ZAMI 2026 to focus on mining, energy and community development
ZAMI 2026 will run from Sept. 14-18 in Bulawayo. Discussions will cover mining, energy, agriculture and...
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Sinomine secures additional Zimbabwe lithium export quota
The China-headquartered mining company has been granted a further 300,000-tonne lithium export quota. Sinomine says...
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Japan joins the race for African rare earths, betting $34 million on Namibia
JOGMEC to invest up to $34 million in Toyota Tsusho's Namibia rare earth venture. Project targets...
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Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets, sources say
Coal India sets up first overseas trading office, in Singapore. Miner eyes bauxite assets in Ghana...
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Congo bans copper, cobalt concentrate exports to push local processing
Ban takes effect immediately though one-year export waivers may be granted in strategic circumstances. Order repeals...
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Lithium mining for green power triggers eco-outcry from South African farmers
Farmers' coalition says lithium mining push imperils 30,000 jobs. Prospecting licenses span 73,000 hectares over 117...
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Africa’s critical minerals offer leverage if governments avoid past mistakes
Africa has more leverage in the global race for critical minerals. Experts say stronger policies can...
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Kambamura says Zimbabwe must climb the full beneficiation ladder
Zimbabwe says beneficiation must go beyond producing concentrates. Government will enforce mineral export rules and value-addition...
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