Critical Minerals
Cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and rare earth elements — Africa's role in the global critical minerals race.
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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Africa could help diversify rare earth supply
Africa could supply rare earth minerals like bastnäsite and monazite. Countries including Botswana, South Africa and...
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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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Zimbabwe’s lithium reserves: Pivotal for clean energy future
HOME to Africa’s largest lithium reserves and the world’s fifth largest, Zimbabwe is emerging as a...
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