May 21, 2025 China’s CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban Congo has kept the market guessing on its next steps when the ban ends on June 22.
May 21, 2025 Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.
May 21, 2025 Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic urges US to list iron ore as critical mineral Ivanhoe Atlantic's move aligns with Washington’s strategy to secure minerals for military manufacturing and boost defense.
May 21, 2025 Zimbabwe lithium exporters seek tax delay until 2027 Miners are asking for the 5% levy aimed at fostering a domestic refining industry to be delayed for two and a half years.
May 20, 2025 Newcore drilling reveals growth potential at Enchi project in Ghana Newcore’s 35,000-metre drill program aims to convert inferred resources to indicated before a pre-feasibility study.
May 20, 2025 Earthquake forces temporary shutdown of Ivanhoe’s underground mine in DRC Ivanhoe Mines' stock sank nearly 9% in the morning session on the news.
May 20, 2025 US-led peace talks could boost Rwandan processing of Congo minerals Congo, the UN, the US have accused Rwanda of exploiting Congolese minerals.
May 19, 2025 CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.
May 19, 2025 Namibia sees uranium, oil driving rebound in foreign investment Idled uranium operations restart and global companies ramp up oil exploration and green hydrogen projects in the west African nation.
May 19, 2025 Too many ESGs, too little clarity: Challenges to Africa’s critical minerals sector The issue is not a lack of ESG standards, but the overwhelming abundance of them, writes Christopher Burke.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
