Republic of Congo Issues Eurobonds for $700M
On 11 February 2026, the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) announced that it had successfully carried out an #Eurobond issue,
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African Mining Indaba 2026 Marks Shift from Single-Point Extraction to Multi-Point Value Creation Along Corridors
The annual Africa Mining Indaba 2026 (#AMI2026) took place at the Cape Town International Convention Center from 8 to 11
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Macron Urges Reinforcing European Union at 3rd European Industry Summit 2026
On 11 February 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a passionate address urging the reinforcement of the European Union in
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Zijin’s Manono Lithium Mine in DRC to Commence Output in June 2026
During the African Mining Indaba 2026 (#AMI2026) in Cape Town, Cominiere MD Alpha Mwidi declared the Manono #Lithium Project is
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How Did Tariffs Actually Affect the US-China Trade in 2025?
2025 saw an escalation in the trade war between the US and China with the application of Trump’s customs #tariffs
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Top Copper-Producing Countries: DRC Stands Out With Exceptional Growth
In this day and age, #copper has gained prominence as one of the top #CriticalMinerals, with demand propelled by the
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Mali Creates State-Owned Enterprise Sopamim to Assert Control Over its Mining Assets
During the Cabinet Meeting held on 6 February 2026, the Government of Mali decided to create the Sopamim to manage
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China MinMetals Kicks Off Expansion of Khoemacau Copper Mine
On 6 February 2026, China MinMetals Corporation (CMC), through its subsidiary MMG, undertook a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project
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Tsingshan Signs MoU Pledging $10B to Develop Mining Sector in Madagascar
On 6 February 2026, at the Iavoloha Presidential Palace, Tsingshan and the transitional Government of Madagascar signed a Memorandum of
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Have Gold and Silver Prices Peaked?
On 2 February 2026, the prices of gold and silver dropped by 4.5% and 6.5%, respectively, at the end of
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