DR Congo and USA Initiate Talks Over Minerals-for-Security Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States of America (USA) have initiated ‘exploratory talks’ over access to
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India Hops Onto Global Race for Critical Minerals
On 27 February 2025, Indian Ministry of Mines Secretary Kantha Rao announced that India aims to secure access to #CriticalMinerals
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Anglo American and Arc Minerals Partner to Exploit Copper Mine in Zambia
On 7 November 2024, Arc Minerals issued an update on its exploration activities with regards to its JV with Anglo
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Sumitomo Ponders Divesting from World’s Largest Nickel Mine in Madagascar
Faced with ‘insurmountable challenges’, Sumitomo plans to sell its stakes in the #nickel and cobalt mining operations in Ambatovy, Madagascar.
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DRC Exports to US First Shipment of Copper via Lobito Corridor
On 19 August 2024, Trafigura Group announced that the first load of #copper cathodes has been loaded onto a ship
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Chinese EV Battery Makers Turn to Morocco
On 29 March 2024, Chinese EV battery maker, Jiangsu BTR New Material Group, announced that it has been granted the
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