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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Mali launches digitized mining cadaster replacing outdated system 631 mining titles registered; transparency and procedures improved Exploration...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

Cora Gold Secures $120 Million Deal for Mali Sanankoro Project

Paladin raises uranium output forecast for Namibia mine to 4.8 million pounds in fiscal 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

Ghana’s Heath Goldfields secures $65 million to support Bogoso-Prestea gold mine ramp-up

Heath Goldfields secures $65 million financing from Trafigura Funding supports Bogoso-Prestea mine after production resumed Deal includes...

Ghana’s Heath Goldfields secures $65 million to support Bogoso-Prestea gold mine ramp-up

Heath Goldfields secures $65 million financing from Trafigura Funding supports Bogoso-Prestea mine after production resumed Deal includes...

West African Resources Payments to Burkina Faso Surge Past $398 Million in 2025

WAF payments to the state rise to $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Revenue climbs to $1.5 billion, driven by higher...

West African Resources Payments to Burkina Faso Surge Past $398 Million in 2025

WAF payments to the state rise to $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Revenue climbs to $1.5 billion, driven by higher...

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Thor Explorations to Expand Côte d’Ivoire Gold Exploration Spend to $10 Million

Thor targets $8–10 million exploration budget for 2026; Focus on advancing Guitry and Marahui prospects; Company holds $137...

Thor Explorations to Expand Côte d’Ivoire Gold Exploration Spend to $10 Million

Thor targets $8–10 million exploration budget for 2026; Focus on advancing Guitry and Marahui prospects; Company holds $137...

Australian miner Lindian secures additional funding for Malawi rare earths project

Lindian raises A$6 million for Malawi rare earths project Funding supports Kangankunde production, targeting 2026 launch Project could...

Australian miner Lindian secures additional funding for Malawi rare earths project

Lindian raises A$6 million for Malawi rare earths project Funding supports Kangankunde production, targeting 2026 launch Project could...

Zimbabwe Prepares Post-Embargo Lithium Policy With Quotas and Local Refining

Zimbabwe plans lithium export quotas, local processing requirements Miners must meet standards, commit to building processing plants Policy...

Zimbabwe Prepares Post-Embargo Lithium Policy With Quotas and Local Refining

Zimbabwe plans lithium export quotas, local processing requirements Miners must meet standards, commit to building processing plants Policy...

Australian Miner WAF Payments to Burkina Faso More Than Double, Driven by Gold Output and Reforms

WAF payments to the state reach $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Surge driven by higher gold output, rising prices, and new...

Australian Miner WAF Payments to Burkina Faso More Than Double, Driven by Gold Output and Reforms

WAF payments to the state reach $398 million in 2025, more than double year-on-year Surge driven by higher gold output, rising prices, and new...

Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi Idled by Fire, Output Target Unchanged

Fire halts production at Malawi’s Kayelekera uranium mine Damage to electrical panels, three-week shutdown for repairs Operator still targets...

Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi Idled by Fire, Output Target Unchanged

Fire halts production at Malawi’s Kayelekera uranium mine Damage to electrical panels, three-week shutdown for repairs Operator still targets...

Ghana Picks Local Firm to Take Over Damang Gold Mine After Gold Fields Exit

Ghana selects E&P to take over Damang gold mine Decision follows Gold Fields’ exit and tender process Move reflects push for local control in...

Ghana Picks Local Firm to Take Over Damang Gold Mine After Gold Fields Exit

Ghana selects E&P to take over Damang gold mine Decision follows Gold Fields’ exit and tender process Move reflects push for local control in...

Platinum Prices Jump 30% Since January as Market Deficit Deepens

Platinum prices rise 30% amid widening supply deficit Investor demand surges while mining output declines Market expected to remain in...

Platinum Prices Jump 30% Since January as Market Deficit Deepens

Platinum prices rise 30% amid widening supply deficit Investor demand surges while mining output declines Market expected to remain in...

Morocco More Than Doubles Renewable Capacity in a Decade, Driven by Wind

Morocco renewable capacity doubles to 4,851 MW by 2025 Wind leads growth; solar expands, hydropower remains stable High energy import...

Morocco More Than Doubles Renewable Capacity in a Decade, Driven by Wind

Morocco renewable capacity doubles to 4,851 MW by 2025 Wind leads growth; solar expands, hydropower remains stable High energy import...

Gold Slips Despite Iran Tensions, Rising Rates Undercut Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices have dropped about 12% since late February despite geopolitical tensions Rising oil prices are fueling inflation fears and expectations...

Gold Slips Despite Iran Tensions, Rising Rates Undercut Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices have dropped about 12% since late February despite geopolitical tensions Rising oil prices are fueling inflation fears and expectations...

Africa Mining Exploration 2025: Investment Rises but Gains Are Uneven

In 2024, mining companies invested $1.3 billion in exploration across Africa. While that figure increased last year, the gains were uneven across...

Africa Mining Exploration 2025: Investment Rises but Gains Are Uneven

In 2024, mining companies invested $1.3 billion in exploration across Africa. While that figure increased last year, the gains were uneven across...

Chinese Miners Back TAZARA Upgrade, Seen as Rival to U.S.-Led Lobito Corridor

Chinese firms set to join $1.24B TAZARA rail upgrade as shareholders Project strengthens China-backed route for copper exports via...

Chinese Miners Back TAZARA Upgrade, Seen as Rival to U.S.-Led Lobito Corridor

Chinese firms set to join $1.24B TAZARA rail upgrade as shareholders Project strengthens China-backed route for copper exports via...

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