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U.S. miner Lifezone Metals raises $25 million to expand African critical minerals push
Lifezone Metals raises $25 million for African minerals projects Funds support Kabanga, Musongati exploration and US recycling...
UK Junior Rome Resources Targets Tin, Copper in DR Congo Expansion
 Rome Resources raised £1.2 million ($1.6 million) to fund drilling in DR Congo. The company targets tin and copper discoveries near the Bisie mining...
DR Congo Plans Strategic Cobalt Reserve to Manage Surplus and Support Prices
 Government prepares stockpile to absorb excess cobalt from export limits Surplus output continues to build despite quotas and restrictions Weak global...
Amid sector headwinds, India's Gagan Gupta doubles down on Mali gold projects 
 With Arise, Gagan Gupta has built a reputation in Africa for developing industrial platforms, notably in Benin and Togo. In recent years, the Indian...
Burkina Faso to Buy Additional Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine for $125 mln 
 State share to rise to 40% under Mining Code Move aims to boost control, revenues from gold sector Burkina Faso will pay 70 billion CFA francs...
Canadian B2Gold Divests Assets in Europe to Focus on Operations in Mali
 B2Gold to receive $325 million from Agnico Eagle for Finland asset sale Funds expected to support operations and investment plans,...
Zimbabwe Gold Producer Caledonia Stays on Track Despite Slow Start
 Caledonia Mining reported lower Q1 2026 output at Blanket mine but maintained full-year guidance. The company targets 72,000–76,500 ounces...
Battery-powered mining trucks advance beyond trials as majors pursue net zero targets
 Hitachi completes battery-powered mining truck trial at Zambia copper mine Truck logged 4,000 km, transported 30,000 tons, zero CO2 emissions Electric...
U.S. Eyes Namibia Uranium Supply Amid China’s Dominance
 The United States plans to increase uranium imports from Namibia and support local production. Namibia ranks as Africa’s top uranium producer and...
Many Peaks Identifies Over 1 Million Ounces Gold Deposit in Côte d’Ivoire
 Many Peaks confirmed a 1.3 million-ounce gold resource at the Ferké project The discovery supports Côte d’Ivoire’s target to reach 100 tonnes of...
Mali Launches Digital Mining Cadaster as Exploration Investment Falls for Third Year
 Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration...
Lobito Corridor, Project Vault: How the U.S. Is Moving to Compete with China in Africa’s Critical Minerals
 In the race to secure control over critical minerals, the United States lags behind China, which dominates the market and is positioned across the entire...
Cora Gold Secures $120 Million Deal for Mali Sanankoro Project
 Cora Gold signed a $120 million binding agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings to fund the Sanankoro project. The deal grants EEA rights...
Paladin raises uranium output forecast for Namibia mine to 4.8 million pounds in fiscal 2026
 Paladin raises uranium output forecast to 4.8 million pounds Ramp-up at Namibia’s Langer Heinrich mine boosts production Company targets 6 million...
Burkina Faso Plans Decree to Raise Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine from 15% to 40%
 WAF halts trading ahead of Burkina Faso stake increase decree State may raise Kiaka mine stake from 15% to 40% Move aligns with 2024 mining...
Facing Diamond Slump, Botswana Expands Mining Ties With Gulf and Europe
 Diamond downturn pushes Botswana to accelerate diversification New partnerships with Oman, Qatar, and France target untapped resources Large...
Malawi’s Kasiya Graphite and Rutile Mine Costs Seen at $727 Million in Feasibility Study
 Kasiya mine cost rises to $727 million, DFS shows Project targets major rutile and graphite output over 25 years Financing pending as...
The Other Iran War Crunch: A Global Sulfuric Acid Shortage the DRC Can Only Partly Cushion, for Now
 While attention is focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil markets, another, less visible crisis is unfolding behind the...
Côte d’Ivoire Taps Extractive Revenues to Fund New Sovereign Wealth Vehicle
 New sovereign fund will channel mining and oil revenues into development Three sub-funds target infrastructure, stability, and long-term...
Zimbabwe Eases Lithium Export Ban With Quotas, Eyes Local Processing Shift
 Six major producers receive export quotas under tighter controls Policy aims to curb fraud and regulate lithium shipments Government pushes firms to...
Mauritania Moves to Diversify Gold Sector as Output at Its Main Mine Falls
 Montage Gold secures five exploration permits in northern Mauritania Move supports efforts to reduce reliance on Tasiast mine $2 million...
Thor Explorations Advances Senegal Gold Project Toward Investment Decision
 Thor Explorations plans to publish an optimized prefeasibility study incorporating new exploration results. The company targets a final investment...
Kodal Minerals Ramps Up Production at Mali's Bougouni Lithium Project
 Kodal Minerals produces 26,981 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in Q1 Exports reach about 69,000 tonnes, generating $51 million in revenue Mine...
Canada’s Ivanhoe reports first copper anodes from Kamoa-Kakula smelter, one of Africa’s largest
 Ivanhoe reports first copper anodes from Kamoa-Kakula smelter startup Mine produced over 71,000 tons of copper in Q1 Company cut 2026 output forecast,...
Canadian junior Koulou Gold raises $21.8 mln to expand Côte d’Ivoire exploration
 Koulou Gold raised funds to expand and explore Ivorian projects Major investors boosted stakes, backing portfolio and future exploration Fundraising...
U.S. mining firm KoBold to invest $50 million in DR Congo lithium exploration
 KoBold launches $50 million lithium exploration in DR Congo Program covers 3,000+ km², using AI, drilling and surveys Initiative follows...
Zijin Gold, a Year After Entering Ghana, Reports $635 Million in Local Investment
 Zijin Gold invests over $635 million in Ghana since 2025 Acquired Akyem mine, produced 5.1 tonnes of gold Ghana raises royalties as...
Australia's Aurum expands Côte d’Ivoire gold portfolio to 4.2 mln oz, advances project pipeline
 Napié resources rise 36% to 1.16 million ounces Combined resources reach 4.2 million ounces across two projects Company moves closer...
China’s Henan Zhongfu Plans $2 Billion Aluminum Plant in Egypt
 Project to be built in Suez Canal Economic Zone, creating 3,000 jobs Investment reflects growing Chinese industrial presence in Egypt Plant...
U.S., EU Explore Coordinated Approach to Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Minerals
 Washington and Brussels discuss coordinated supply strategy for key minerals Plan targets China’s dominance in extraction and refining...
Canyon seeks new CEO as Cameroon bauxite project advances
 Canyon CEO Peter Secker resigns; global search for successor launched Secker stays during transition as Minim Martap nears 2026...
Botswana, Namibia, Malawi: What’s Next for France’s Uranium Supplies
 Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, Niger has not supplied France for several years. While contesting its forced exit from the country, Orano is...
Morocco’s OCP Set for $111 Million IFC Loan for Phosphogypsum Storage Project
 IFC to approve €95m loan for OCP phosphogypsum facility Project supports 22m-ton storage at Jorf Lasfar complex Financing aids...
Guinea: Robex and Predictive to Finalize $1.5 Billion Gold Merger in April
 Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery will finalize a $1.5 billion merger by end-April 2026. The combined group targets annual gold...
Kiaka Now Accounts for the Bulk of WAF’s Gold Output in Burkina Faso
 WAF produced 107,728 ounces of gold in Q1 2026 Kiaka mine now accounts for the majority of output Company remains on track to meet annual...
Fortuna Mining Reports 9% Rise in Séguéla Gold Output in Q1
 Fortuna Mining reported 42,016 ounces of gold production in Q1 2026, up 9% year-on-year. The company maintained its annual production...

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