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India is exploring mining opportunities for critical minerals like lithium in Zambia, Congo, Tanzania, and Australia to reduce import reliance. It has identified 20 key minerals for development, including recent …
India Expands Critical Minerals Exploration Efforts in Multiple Countries Read More
Niger is initiating copper and lithium mining projects to expand its mineral sector and enhance its economy. The government has approved operations for Compagnie Miniere de l’Air to produce copper …
Niger Launches Copper and Lithium Mining Initiatives to Strengthen Economy Read More
Malawi has banned the export of gemstones and precious minerals to reform its mining sector administration. The decision, effective immediately, follows a directive to review existing contracts amid claims of …
Malawi Implements Ban on Mineral Exports to Reform Mining Sector Read More
Tanzania has signed a $2.2 billion contract with two Chinese firms to build a railway connecting Dar es Salaam to Burundi, enhancing nickel exports and cross-border trade. The 282-kilometer line …
Tanzania Signs $2.2 Billion Deal with Chinese Firms for Rail Link to Burundi Read More
In 2024, Zambia’s copper output rose by 12% to approximately 820,670 metric tons, driven by increased production at key mines. The government aims for annual output of 3 million tons …
Zambia’s Copper Production Increases by 12% in 2024 Amid Mining Recovery Read More
Zijin Mining Group plans to start lithium production in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Q1 2026. The project is a joint venture with state-owned Cominiere and focuses on two …
Zijin Mining Group to Initiate DRC Lithium Production by Early 2026 Read More
Zijin Mining Group plans to start lithium production in Congo’s Manono project by early 2026, amid a legal dispute with Australia’s AVZ Minerals regarding mining rights. Despite a significant drop …
Zijin Mining Set to Commence Lithium Production in Congo by Early 2026 Read More
Zijin Mining Group plans to initiate lithium production in early 2026 at the Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, facing legal challenges from AVZ Minerals. This project will …
Zijin Mining Set to Launch Lithium Production in Congo by 2026 Read More
Uganda’s government has announced a third petroleum exploration licensing round set to launch in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, aiming to expand oil and gas exploration in undisclosed new areas. The …
Uganda to Launch Third Oil Exploration Licensing Round in 2025/2026 Read More
Minera Escondida Limitada, a Chilean copper miner, has secured a US$600 million loan, aided by the law firms Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Urenda Rencoret Orrego y Dörr Abogados, emphasizing …
Minera Escondida Limitada Secures US$600 Million Loan for Copper Mining Operations Read More