Manono Lithium Mine in DRC to Commence Output in June 2026
During the Mining Indaba 2026 at Cape Town, Cominiere MD Alpha Mwidi declared the Manono #Lithium Project is set to
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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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DR Congo Seals Deal With US of America on Critical Minerals
Following the shortlist of state-controlled mining assets — including #cobalt, #copper, #gold, #lithium, and #manganese — submitted in January 2026
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US Convenes Critical Minerals Ministerial to Create Supply Chain Alliance Outside of China
On 4 February 2026, the USA convened the first Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, DC, in a bid to create
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US Extends AGOA For Only One Year Up Till 31 December 2026
On 3 February 2026, Donald Trump affixed his presidential approval to the piece of legislation to reauthorize the African Growth
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