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Zambia’s Luanshya mine restart planned with $710 mln investment

CNMC to restart Zambia’s Luanshya copper mine in August $710 million investment to reach 100,000 tons annual output by 2030 Project expected to...

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Burkina Faso’s Bomboré Gold Mine Opens 2026 With Strong Output Growth

French Miner Eramet Plans Restart of Senegal Mine After Fire Disruption

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Assafou Gold Project Capex Climbs to $1.06 Billion After DFS

Avanti Gold Begins Major Exploration Campaign at Misisi Project in DR Congo

Avanti Gold started its 2026 exploration campaign at the Misisi gold project in DR Congo. The program includes 42,000 meters of drilling...

Avanti Gold Begins Major Exploration Campaign at Misisi Project in DR Congo

Avanti Gold started its 2026 exploration campaign at the Misisi gold project in DR Congo. The program includes 42,000 meters of drilling...

Ghana Gold Board Advances Digital Tracking System for Artisanal Gold

Ghana Gold Board advances a traceability system covering gold from extraction to export. Authorities target 100 tonnes of ASM gold exports...

Ghana Gold Board Advances Digital Tracking System for Artisanal Gold

Ghana Gold Board advances a traceability system covering gold from extraction to export. Authorities target 100 tonnes of ASM gold exports...

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...

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...

Ghana’s Akyem Mine Powers Zijin Gold’s Q1 Output Growth

Zijin Gold International produced 13.46 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026, reaching 23% of its annual target. The Akyem mine supported output growth, with...

Ghana’s Akyem Mine Powers Zijin Gold’s Q1 Output Growth

Zijin Gold International produced 13.46 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026, reaching 23% of its annual target. The Akyem mine supported output growth, with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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