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Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth mineralsNyasha Nyaungwa

Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into

Angola ramps up mining projects to unlock its industry potential

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Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal

By Felix Njini and Clara Denina 7 Aug 2023

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Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

David Lewis 24 Jul 2023

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

Energy transition driving unprecedented growth in critical minerals market - report

14 Jul 2023

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

China's Huayou commissions $300m Zimbabwe lithium plant

Nyasha Chingono 6 Jul 2023

Haul trucks at Jwaneng diamond mine. Source: Debswana.com

De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact

Clara Denina and Brian Benza 3 Jul 2023

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Africa's minerals and energy potential: A modern-day 'gold rush'

Bhavtik Vallabhjee 14 Jun 2023

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals

Nyasha Nyaungwa 12 Jun 2023

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

Critical-mineral deals made up 66% of top 40 M&A in 2022 - PwC report

8 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Huayou starts trial production at Zimbabwe lithium mine, invests in Namibian project

Nelson Banya 23 Mar 2023

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers

Brian Benza 13 Mar 2023

Botswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Botswana's Minergy seeks govt bailout after halting coal mining ops

Brian Benza 9 Mar 2023

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Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds

Helen Reid 14 Feb 2023

Zimbabwe mines minister Winston Chitando speaks to Reuters at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town. Source:Reuters/Shelley Christians

Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom

Clara Denina and Wendell Roelf 10 Feb 2023

Botswana's minister of minerals and energy, Lefoko Moagi, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Shelley Christians

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Helen Reid 10 Feb 2023

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Organisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

9 Feb 2023

Anglo American Platinum's Unki mine in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Source: Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo

Zimbabwe allows miners, exporters to keep more forex from exports

Nelson Banya 6 Feb 2023

Ralf Hennecke, MD of Omnia Group company BME

Optimising on-site efficiencies the path to success for African mining

3 Feb 2023

Igor Hulak, a partner at Kearney

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

3 Feb 2023

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IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

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Leveraging AfCFTA for a thriving African mining industry

Virusha Subban 2 Feb 2023

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India's Jindal wins bid to build Botswana's 300MW coal power plant

Brian Benza 22 Nov 2022

Workers are seen near a processing plant at the Dorowa mine in Hwedza, Zimbabwe. Source: Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo

Zimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects

Nyasha Chingono 10 Nov 2022

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Zimbabwe's new mineral royalty policy comes into force

Nyasha Chingono 9 Nov 2022

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Botswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Brian Benza 7 Nov 2022

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Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list

Helen Reid 1 Nov 2022

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Tharisa begins $391m Zimbabwe platinum mine build

Nelson Banya 24 Oct 2022

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