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DRC launches nationwide mineral mapping
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DRC maps untapped mineral wealth in push to attract global investment

DRC launches nationwide mineral mapping to double geological coverage, reduce exploration risks and attract investment into underexplored regions.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire
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Canadian-listed Montage Gold pours first gold at Côte d’Ivoire’s Koné mine

Montage Gold pours first gold at its Koné mine in Côte d’Ivoire, starting production ahead of its 2027 target.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah
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Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah leads $1 billion push into Africa’s critical minerals

Sam Jonah is co-leading a $1 billion venture targeting Africa’s critical minerals, including copper, lithium, cobalt and graphite.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Gold Fields
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Northern Star rejects Gold Fields’ $27 billion takeover proposal  

Northern Star rejects Gold Fields takeover worth $27 billion, citing valuation, timing and risks tied to the proposed deal.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Chirundu border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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Zimbabwe lands funding to transform a major gateway for commodity trade

Zimbabwe advances a $66.8 million upgrade of the Chirundu border with Zambia, targeting delays on a key Copperbelt trade route.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Glencore
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Glencore faces $2 billion lawsuit after cutting ties with iron ore partner

Glencore faces a $2 billion lawsuit in Singapore after accusing iron ore partner Radiant World of falsifying invoices and contracts.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Harmony Gold
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Harmony Gold reports second worker death at South Africa mine in September

Harmony Gold reports its second worker death in September after a fatal underground seismic event at its Mponeng mine in South Africa.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Omnia Holdings
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South Africa’s Omnia Holdings weighs potential buyout

Omnia acquisition talks send shares higher as South Africa’s chemicals group weighs a potential buyout by an unnamed entity.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Etango Uranium project in Namibia
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Bannerman Energy secures $90 million to build Namibian uranium mine

Bannerman Energy has raised A$124 million ($90 million) from institutional investors to fund early construction work at its Etango uranium project in Namibia.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Northam Platinum
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Northam Platinum sparks takeover interest after unsolicited approach

Northam Platinum shares jump after an unsolicited takeover approach, as the JSE-listed miner opens a competitive process for potential deals.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd
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South Africa’s Implats expects earnings to surge as PGM prices lift revenue

Implats expects earnings to surge as stronger PGM prices lift revenue, cash generation and 6E production for the year ended June 30, 2026.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi
Incoming Anglo Teck CEO, Duncan Wanblad
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Anglo American, Teck unveil leadership team for planned Anglo Teck merger

Anglo American and Teck reveal Anglo Teck's executive team ahead of merger completion and regulatory approvals.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi