August 18, 2025 China hits back after US warning on toxic mine spill in Zambia US envoy Michael Gonzales has said the incident could rank among the world’s worst such disasters.
August 17, 2025 Uganda targets higher exports with first large-scale gold mine The $250 million Chinese-owned project will also refine bullion to 99.9% purity.
August 16, 2025 African Rainbow boosts Surge Copper stake to 19.9% Surge's main asset is the 100%-owned Berg project in central British Columbia.
August 15, 2025 Tsingshan to invest $800M in Zimbabwe steel plant The funds would be allocated towards a blast furnace and supporting infrastructure to double the capacity.
August 15, 2025 Heavy metal found near Zambia mine disaster, but water said to be safe Laboratory tests received this week showed that Ph acidity readings were within safe levels in water tested in the region.
August 15, 2025 Montage worker dies in Côte d’Ivoire project accident Construction activities at the site resumed Friday after a one-day pause.
August 15, 2025 Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents.
August 14, 2025 Africa’s second-largest aluminum smelter at risk of shutdown The Mozal plant will no longer be viable under a proposed new tariff set to replace the existing one early next year.
August 14, 2025 Congolese mining company rejects US allegations following sanctions The sanctions are the latest measures taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump to try to bring peace to eastern Congo.
August 14, 2025 Zambia’s copper output dips in second quarter, putting 2025 target at risk The Southern African country is Africa's second-biggest copper producer.
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