Congo has introduced new export conditions for cobalt that add another layer of complexity to its recently established quota system. According to a joint circular from the mines and finance…
The United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda have formalized a new framework that links mineral governance, regional security, and industrial investment, marking a significant shift in how…
Simon Trott at Simandou’s opening. (Image courtesy of Simon Trott’s LinkedIn..) Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott has unveiled a sweeping plan to generate between $5 billion and $10 billion through…
French mining group Eramet has unveiled plans to boost manganese output from Gabon and ramp up lithium production in Argentina as part of a turnaround strategy aimed at stabilising its…
A Zimbabwe one hundred trillion dollar note and small gold bars. (Image by Paul, Flickr.) Zimbabwe’s small-scale gold producers have warned that government plans to double mining royalties will stall investment and…
Credit: West Wits Mining Johannesburg, December 5, 2025 — South Africa has marked a rare milestone in its mining sector with the opening of its first new underground gold mine in…
Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, announces the completion of a US$150…
Mali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from mining companies following a sweeping audit of the sector, marking one of the country’s largest clawbacks from its…
Addis Ababa, 2 December 2025 — Trade unions representing millions of African workers in mining, energy and manufacturing industries have warned that the continent’s new African Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS)…
A devastating toxic spill in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province has reignited debate over the continent’s reliance on Chinese investment, raising questions about accountability, environmental safeguards, and the balance of power between…