Tag: Africa mining

US returns to Niger’s uranium sector with $414 million investment

US Niger uranium investment backs Dasa, giving Global Atomic up to $414 million for its Niger uranium project and a US supply link.

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IDC to sell about 10.5% stake in Namibia’s Rössing uranium mine

IDC plans to sell about 10.5% of Namibia’s Rössing uranium mine after sanctions concerns, with 35 proposals already reported.

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India eyes Zambia’s critical minerals in renewed investment talks

India Zambia critical minerals talks resume as New Delhi seeks copper supplies and deeper investment ties with Zambia.

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Tharisa signs major Zimbabwe Karo project deal with Valterra Platinum

Tharisa signs a five-year Karo Platinum offtake deal with Valterra, strengthening the Zimbabwe project as it moves toward first production.

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Zimbabwe expands lithium export quota for Sinomine

Zimbabwe gives Sinomine an extra 300,000-ton lithium export quota as the country prepares to ban concentrate exports from 2027.

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Zambia seeks to transform Africa’s mineral trade with metals exchange

Zambia plans a Pan-African metals exchange to boost mineral value addition, strengthen regional trade and create more jobs across Africa.

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Africa’s first fully electric mine takes shape as Vulcan invests $160 million

Vulcan invests $160 million to build Africa's first fully electric mine in Mozambique, cutting diesel use and boosting cleaner mining.

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South32 takes $118 million hit as Mozambique’s Mozal smelter shuts down

South32 Mozal smelter shutdown triggers a $118 million charge as soaring power costs force Mozambique's largest aluminum plant offline.

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7 mining companies driving Tanzania’s mineral wealth

Discover the mining companies driving Tanzania's mineral wealth through gold, diamonds, tanzanite and critical minerals.

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Guinea plans regional gold refining hub as West Africa race heats up

Guinea plans a regional gold refinery as West African producers push to process bullion locally and capture more mining value.

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Africa mining boost as Swakop Uranium, Sonangol sign minerals pact

Swakop Uranium Sonangol minerals pact signals Africa’s critical minerals push amid rising uranium demand and global energy transition shift.

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Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Investment Fund eyes $250 million to boost gold production

Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Fund seeks $250 million to expand gold mining as output targets rise through 2028.

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