Tag: critical minerals

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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EU backs Anglo-American and Sibanye-Stillwater in critical minerals push

EU grants ‘Strategic Project’ status to Anglo-American and Sibanye-Stillwater, fast-tracking key critical mineral projects vital to Europe's energy transition.

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Africa’s mineral Goldmine to attain $274.2 billion by 2032

Africa’s vast mineral reserves are key to global tech and green energy growth, but governance, environmental risks, and infrastructure gaps must be addressed.

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