July 1, 2025

India’s NMDC explores critical minerals acquisition overseas

The country's largest iron ore miner opened a Dubai office that will track mineral sector developments in Africa and Australia.

July 1, 2025

India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits

New Delhi is stepping up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies essential to its energy transition.

June 30, 2025

Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour

Narendra Modi plans to visit Ghana, Namibia, Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago starting Wednesday.

June 30, 2025

NexMetals rises on strong copper-nickel hits in Botswana

Almost one year ago, NexMetals released an initial resource for Selebi, outlining 18.9 million inferred tonnes at 0.88% nickel and 1.69% copper.

June 30, 2025

Mali completes takeover of gold mines abandoned by foreign companies

The mines will be revived by the newly established Society for Research and Exploitation of Mineral Resources, the government said.

June 30, 2025

Zambia launches 100MW solar plant supplying First Quantum Minerals

This represents the country's biggest grid-connected solar power plant, built by PowerChina.

June 30, 2025

CMOC’s IXM declares force majeure on cobalt deliveries from Congo

IXM cites Congo's extended export ban in suspending cobalt deliveries under force majeure.

June 30, 2025

Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay

Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will.

June 29, 2025

Column: Congo’s cobalt dilemma unresolved by extended export ban

Neither are investors buying into an imminent turnaround in the market.

June 27, 2025

Trump ally eyes Congo mine vital to global tech

Consortium eyes Rubaya mine as US-led peace deal aims to reshape global tech supply chains.