Tag: critical minerals

China backs Namibia’s mining, energy and infrastructure growth with new deals

China Namibia mining investment expands as new deals target minerals, energy, infrastructure and economic growth opportunities.

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EBRD backs Côte d’Ivoire Nickel project with $30 million financing

EBRD commits $30 million to the Côte d’Ivoire Nickel Project, boosting Africa's critical minerals and EV supply chain.

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Tanzania, Japan’s JICA expand critical minerals cooperation

Tanzania and JICA expand cooperation on critical minerals research to boost mining skills, investment, and strategic resources.

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Nigeria’s Deap Capital rebrands as CMFC, targets Africa mining growth

CMFC is expanding Africa critical minerals finance, targeting mining investments, commodities funding and value-chain growth.

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Zambia bets on Vedanta’s CopperTech IPO to drive $2.7 billion growth plan

CopperTech IPO could accelerate Zambia's $2.7 billion Konkola Copper Mines expansion and boost copper output by 2031.

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Galileo Resources exits Botswana copper assets, bets on Zambia and Zimbabwe

Galileo Botswana copper exit sees firm sell Botswana copper assets to focus on Zambia and Zimbabwe amid rising demand for critical minerals.

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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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European Union launches $13.9 billion South Africa roadshow for critical minerals

EU launches a $13.9 billion South Africa critical minerals roadshow to boost mining investment, supply chains and energy transition.

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DRC plans to triple lithium royalties in Africa’s critical minerals push

DRC moves to raise lithium royalties to 10%, strengthening its position in Africa's booming critical minerals market.

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AFC seeks up to $5 billion global financing for Lobito Corridor project

Global lenders back AFC's $5 billion push for Lobito Corridor, linking Central Africa’s copperbelt to Angola’s Atlantic export gateway.

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Germany backs South Africa with $235 million climate loan, minerals deal

Germany backs South Africa with a $235 million climate loan, boosting renewables and critical minerals amid U.S. tensions.

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U.S. sets sweeping mineral access in DRC, offering alternative to China’s dominance

The U.S. adopts a transparency-driven mineral framework in the DRC to counter China’s influence and secure cleaner, traceable supply chains across Central Africa.

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