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Africa’s Next Rare Earths Mine Moves Toward Production, With Early U.S. Engagement
Lindian launches A$100 million raise for Malawi rare earths project Funds to coAfrica’s Next Rare Earths Mine Moves Toward Production, With Early U.S....
Rainbow Rare Earths plans $14.6 mln raise for South Africa project
 Rainbow Rare Earths to raise $14.6 million via share placement Funds to advance South Africa Phalaborwa project, Brazil Uberaba...
Africa’s Mining Explosives Market Grows, but Local Players Struggle to Break In
 Market projected to reach nearly $600 million, dominated by foreign firms High costs, regulation, and expertise gaps limit local...
With Kiaka Gaining Momentum, Australian WAF Targets Record Gold Output in Burkina Faso
 WAF expects gold output to rise to 430,000–490,000 ounces in 2026 Growth driven by first full year of production at Kiaka mine Long-term...
Resolute Targets Output Growth with Guinea Push After Mali Dispute
 Resolute signs MoU with Nimba Mining Company to co-develop gold projects in Guinea. The company targets 500,000 ounces of annual gold production...
Montage Gold Sees Higher Output Potential at Côte d’Ivoire’s Koné Mine Ahead of 2026 Launch
 Montage Gold increases Koné’s measured and indicated resources to 5.88 million ounces. The company maintains first gold production in...
Botswana Mining Firms Turn to AI to Speed Rare Earth Exploration
 Tsodilo partners with U.S.-based Battelle to deploy AI at Gcwihaba project Model will prioritize high-probability drilling targets using existing...
Australian Miner Terramin Raises Algeria Zinc Project Cost to $415 Million, Targets Higher Output
 Project cost rises to $415 million from $341 million in 2018 study Expected annual zinc output increases significantly, with added lead...
China’s Zijin Accelerates West Africa Gold Push With $2.6 Billion Acquisition
 Zijin acquires Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining for $2.64 billion to expand its West African gold portfolio. The group strengthens its presence in...
Vedanta Plans Five-Way Split as It Expands Zambia Copper Output
 Vedanta plans to split into five entities to reduce debt and unlock value. The group targets a combined valuation of $50 billion versus a...
China Positions Itself in DRC’s $28.9B MIFOR Iron Ore Project
 The Congolese government in January unveiled a development plan for the MIFOR iron ore project, which holds up to 20 billion tonnes of resources, but key...
USA Opens Path to 20 Percent Stake in Mozambique Graphite Miner Syrah
 The DFC plans to convert a $31M loan into equity in Syrah Resources, targeting a 20% stake in the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique. The deal...
Tunisia Approves $52 Million Loan to Upgrade Phosphate Rail Network
 Tunisia approves $51.9 million loan for rail upgrade Output drops to 3.9 mln tonnes, 40% of capacity Project targets export growth and SNCFT...
China Minmetals Explores New Mining Opportunities in DR Congo
 China Minmetals seeks new mining permits and technical cooperation in DR Congo. The initiative aligns with Congo’s push for local processing,...
Guinea’s Harder Mining Policy Leaves UAE Aluminum Giant EGA in Limbo
 Guinea explores options to compensate EGA after mine takeover Talks continue but terms and timeline remain uncertain Parallel legal disputes...
Syrah Resources plans $72 million raise to fund graphite operations in Mozambique, Louisiana
 Syrah plans $72 million equity raise for Mozambique, U.S. assets Funding could lift liquidity to about $198 million, company...
Namibia’s Haib Project Expands Potential With Addition of Gold
 Koryx adds gold and molybdenum to Haib resource estimate Update points to stronger profitability and longer mine life New prefeasibility study...
Australian Junior Miner Makor Plans Up to $30 Million for Copper in Zambia
 Australian junior plans phased investment across multiple copper projects Initial $2–3 million to fund exploration through 2026 Strategy aligns...
Gold Fields to Transfer Damang Mine to Ghana Amid Uncertain Buyer Interest
 Gold Fields will transfer the Damang mine to the Ghanaian state on April 18 after a one-year transition period. A feasibility study confirms the...
Tanzania Enforces Mining Code With Stake in New Gold Project
 Tanzania targets a 16% free carried interest in the Tembo gold project under its mining code. Lake Victoria Gold accelerates development plans despite...
After years of delay, Terramin begins work on $471 million Tala Hamza zinc project in Algeria
 Works began after Algeria resolved land access issues Authorities spent $30 million relocating communities and securing project land Financing...
Canadian junior miner Kobo seeks up to $4M to accelerate gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire
 Kobo to raise up to C$5.52 million for Côte d’Ivoire exploration Funds target Kossou drilling, maiden resource estimate by mid-2026 Company advances...
China's Zijin Aims for 8.5 Tonnes of Gold Output at Ghana Mine in 2026
 Zijin targets 8.5 tonnes gold at Ghana’s Akyem in 2026 Output rise follows $1 billion acquisition from Newmont in 2025 Expansion boosts...
As Race for Strategic Metals Intensifies, Japan Eyes More Investment in South Africa
 Itochu plans new investment in South Africa’s Platreef mine Move aims to secure supply of nickel, copper, and platinum group metals Expansion...
EU Launches PanAfGeo+ Invest to Secure Critical Minerals in Africa
 The European Union launched PanAfGeo+ Invest to promote EU investments in critical minerals across Africa. The program targets Democratic Republic of...
Nigeria attracts $2.6 bln in mining FDI in past 2-1/2 years after reforms
 Nigeria attracts $2.6 billion mining FDI after sector reforms Government targets industrialisation, lithium processing and $1.3...
Mali Targets Informal Gold Trade With New Agency to Capture Lost Output
 Mali creates new agency to regulate artisanal gold flows Up to 30 tons of gold go undeclared each year, with wider gaps over time Model draws on...
Aurum Targets $20 Million Raise to Advance Côte d’Ivoire Gold Project
 Aurum plans to raise about $20 million to fund its Boundiali gold project Perseus Mining will anchor the deal with a 9.9% stake Funds will...
DRC Signs Geological Data Agreement With EU as U.S. Mining Contract Faces Uncertainty
 EU partnership to support geological data and surveys in DRC Program covers surveys, archives preservation and investment planning EU...
Ghana Greenlights $185 Million Ewoyaa Lithium Project
 Ghana’s Parliament has ratified the Ewoyaa mining lease, clearing the way for construction of its first lithium mine. Atlantic Lithium plans to...
DRC Approves Sale of Copper and Cobalt Miner Chemaf to U.S.-Backed Virtus
 Congo has approved the acquisition of Chemaf by U.S. company Virtus Minerals The deal includes $30 million for equity and plans for $750...
U.S. ties to African rare earths deepen as Altona lists to fund Mozambique project
 Altona lists on US OTCQB to access American capital Move supports Mozambique Monte Muambe rare earths project development Listing aligns with US push...
DRC Uses Geoscience Data to Strengthen Oversight of Mining Sector
 DRC has launched a program to improve geological data and mining governance The initiative aims to attract investment and strengthen critical...
Malawi’s Songwe Hill Project Cost Climbs to $297 Million
 Initial capital cost for the Songwe Hill project increased to $297.8 million from $277 million. The project targets payback in 3.4...
Gold resources at Ghana's Enchi project more than double to 1.5 million ounces
 Newcore Gold increases Enchi project resources to 1.50 million ounces Growth follows drilling across four deposits, boosting development...
Guinea Plans Export Curbs to Lift Bauxite Prices Amid Market Slump
 Guinea is preparing export restrictions to support falling global bauxite prices The move follows a sharp price drop and rising logistical...

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