Glencore Restarts Cobalt Exports Under New Rules in DRC
After a suspension of cobalt exports since February, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued new
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Japan Proposes to DRC its Master Plan for Copperbelt Mineral Supply Chain
On 28 November 2025, a delegation of Japanese companies presented to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Ramaphosa Pivots to Asia with Appearance at ASEAN Summit 2025
From 22 to 28 October 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a three-nation Asian tour and attended the 47th
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China, Zambia, Tanzania Finally Sign TAZARA Rehabilitation Project
After more than a year of negotiations, China, Zambia and Tanzania finally put pen to paper to ink the contract
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G7 Meet in Chicago to Strategize on Critical Minerals Supply Chain
From 9 to 10 September 2025, G7 countries met in Chicago to discuss how to diversify and secure the supply
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Africa Emerging as Alternative Source for Rare Earths as Global Supply Chains Shift
Rivalry for Rare Earths Reach Africa Based on the trend of Rare Earth Elements (#REE) projects in the pipeline in
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Japan Initiates Indian Ocean – Africa Economic Partnership at TICAD 2025
Indian Ocean – Africa Economic Initiative at TICAD9
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US Scrambles to Secure Rare-Earth Magnets During US-China Trade Truce
For June 2025, data showed that China exported 353 tonnes of rare-earth magnets to the USA, representing a 669% surge
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Tanzanian President Hassan Unveils Groundbreaking Plaque for Kwala Industrial Park
On 31 July 2025, Tanzanian President Samia Hassan symbolically laid the foundation stone for the Kwala Industrial Park (KIP) to
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LGES Bags $4.3B Contract to Supply Lithium Batteries to Tesla
On 30 July 2025, LG Energy Solutions (LGES) announced that it has finalized a USD 4.3 billion deal to supply
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