ArcelorMittal Extends Iron Ore Agreement with Government of Liberia
On 30 January 2026, ArcelorMittal (AMS:MT) announced that its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) has been ratified by the Liberian Legislature.
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Mozambican President Chapo Inaugurates $150M Chinese Graphite Plant in Nipepe
On 30 January 2026, Mozambican President Danile Chapo officially inaugurated the #graphite processing plant in Nipepe District, Niassa Province, in
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Algeria Counts on China and Turkey to Reactivate Gara Djebilet Iron Mine
In a trilateral partnership involving China and Turkey, Algeria plans to reopen the Gara Dejbilite iron ore mine. China’s Sinosteel
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Baowu Takes Majority Stake in Winning Consortium’s Simandou Iron Ore Mine
After successfully receiving the first batch of high-grade iron ore from its mine in #Simandou, Baowu (SSE: 600019) has decided
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US Government Approves $1.6B Funding for USA Rare Earth
On 26 January 2026, the USA Rare Earth (NSDQ: USAR) announced that the US Government will invest USD 1.6 billion
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Allied Gold Accepts Buyout by Zijin for $4.1B, Cashing on Close to 30% Premium
On 26 January 2026, Allied Gold (TSX: AAUX, NYSE: AAUC) announced that it has agreed to the acquisition by Zijing
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DR Congo Presents Mining Projects to US Investors as Part of Mineral Deal
Further to the peace pact brokered by the US between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the Government
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Baowu Steel Receives Maiden Shipment of Iron Ore from Simandou
On 18 January 2025, Baowu Steel announced that it has received its maiden shipment of iron ore from the #Simandou
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Convenes Emergency G7 Critical Minerals Meeting
On 12 January 2026, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a Critical Minerals Meeting with #G7 Finance Ministers. Other key
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Rio Tinto Interested in Takeover of Glencore to Form World’s Largest Mining Company
On 8 January 2026, Glencore (LSE: GLEN) and Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) announced that they had started talks with a
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