Zijin Locks in Manono Lithium Resources in DRC and Plans Production by 2026
On 10 January 2025, Zijin Mining (SHSE: 601899) announced that it is negotiating with Zangge Mining (SZSE: 000408) for a
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US DoD Blacklists Chinese EV Battery Maker CATL
On 6 January 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) placed China Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) on its blacklist on
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CATL and Stellantis Join Parts to Build €4.1B Lithium Battery Gigafactory in Spain
On 10 December 2024, CATL and Stellantis signed an agreement to build a #lithium gigafactory in Zaragoza, Spain. The partnership
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Germany Eyes Europe’s Largest Lithium Reserves in Serbia
On 10 December 2024, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Germany for a state visit. As part of the agenda,
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Africa Investment Forum 2024 Signs Up $30B in New Deals
The Africa Investment Forum (#AIF2024) took place under the royal patronage of King Mohammed VI in Rabat, Morocco, from 4
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EU and Mercosur Clinch FTA Despite Strong French Opposition
On 6 December 2024, the EU and Mercosur announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (#FTA) in Montevideo. France
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“The future of the world lies in Africa,” declares Biden in Angola
During his state visit to Africa, US President Joe Biden declared: “The future of the world lies in Africa!” He
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Brazil-China Ties Elevated to New Heights with Slew of Accords During Xi’s Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a state visit to Brazil in the context of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
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Africa Advocates Innovative Partnerships to Extract More Wealth from Mining
From 6 to 7 November 2024, the Critical Minerals Africa Summit (#CMAS2024) took place at the Cape Town International Convention
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Mali Seals Lithium Mine Deal with Hainan Mining Under New Mining Law
As of the 1st of November 2024, the new Mining Law in Mali comes into effect. According to the amended
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