December 9, 2025

Costs of EV battery material cobalt hydroxide jump on Congo export restrictions

Congo has set new conditions for exporters, potentially complicating the recently introduced quota system.

December 8, 2025

Congo miners urge urgent talks to clear cobalt export backlog

China is unlikely to see cobalt shipments from Congo’s new export quota before April, a veteran analyst said.

December 8, 2025

Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI

BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.

December 7, 2025

Congo sets new export conditions to keep tight grip on cobalt

The new conditions require miners, among other things, to pre-pay a 10% royalty within 48 hours and secure a compliance certificate.

December 5, 2025

US vows over $1 billion for Congo critical minerals supply chain

Under the US-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.

December 5, 2025

Mercuria JV to market half a million tons of Congo’s copper

Switzerland’s Mercuria will provide operational support, including logistics, financing, market access, and expertise.

December 4, 2025

South Africa opens rare new gold mine after record price rally

Qala Shallows is South Africa’s first new underground gold mine in 15 years.

December 4, 2025

Zimbabwe gold miners warn higher royalty will boost smuggling

A letter was issued by a federation representing more than 450,000 small-scale miners.

December 4, 2025

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.

December 4, 2025

Niger accuses Orano of radioactive pollution as uranium row deepens

Government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela.