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Inside Africa’s High-Stakes Push for Mineral Sovereignty
Across Africa, governments are tightening control over mineral exports through bans, quotas, and tariffs on…
Petra’s 42-carat Blue Diamond Reignites Confidence in Natural Gems
The 41.82-carat blue diamond unearthed at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. (Image courtesy of…
Moving Towards Better Closure of Open Pit Mines in South Africa
The closure of open pit mines has long been one of South Africa’s most pressing…
Africa Secures Energy Link as Israel Approves US$35bn Gas Export Deal with Egypt
Israel has formally approved a long-delayed natural gas export agreement with Egypt, unlocking what officials…
Morocco Unveils Mining Sector Overhaul Plan Focused on Safety and Industrial Growth
Rabat, Dec 12, 2025 – Morocco has announced sweeping reforms to its mining sector, with…
Appian Backs Atlantic Group buyout of Barrick Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that…
Angola Moves to Streamline Mine Permits and Boost Investment
Luanda, November 21, 2025 — Angola is taking steps to accelerate the approval of mining…
Botswana and Angola consider joint approach in race for De Beers
De Beers sources about 70% of its diamonds from Botswana.(Image courtesy of Anglo American | Flickr.)…
Tanzania Port Shutdown Disrupts Copper Flow to China
A key logistics artery in Africa’s copper supply chain has been temporarily severed following political…