Gabon: Energy cuts won’t delay 2029 manganese ban
Gabon insists miners meet the 2029 raw manganese ban and threatens licence loss for companies failing to comply.
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Bridge collapse at Congo mine sparks deadly stampede
At least 32 people died when an overcrowded bridge at a southeastern Congo mine collapsed after gunfire triggered panic among illegal miners rushing to escape.
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Louis Watum leads DR Congo’s mines ministry amid cobalt talks
Congo appointed Louis Watum as mines minister to oversee cobalt export policies and attract foreign investment.
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DR Congo considers extending cobalt export ban to stabilize prices
The Congolese government is considering extending its cobalt export ban after prices jumped over 50% since the restrictions began in February.
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Congo’s cobalt export ban disrupts ERG shipments, supply chains
ERG has declared force majeure on cobalt shipments from its Metalkol operation due to Congo’s export ban, impacting global supply and pushing cobalt prices higher.
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Uganda signs first mining deal to revive Kilembe copper mine
Uganda has signed its first mining production sharing agreement to redevelop the dormant Kilembe copper and cobalt mine with local firms Sarrai Group and Nile Fibreboard Limited.
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Nigeria’s lithium boom raises hopes and sparks concerns
Nigeria is experiencing a lithium mining boom, driven by global demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger tighten grip on foreign mining operations
Military juntas in West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, are increasing pressure on foreign mining companies, seeking greater control over natural resources and revenue.
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Key mines drive surge in Zambia’s copper output
Zambia’s copper output increased by 12% in 2024, reaching roughly 820,670 metric tons, driven by a recovery in production at key mines such as Lumwana and Konkola Copper Mines.
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S Africa’s Thungela selects De Beers executive Madondo as CEO
Thungela Resources has appointed De Beers executive Moses Madondo as its new CEO, succeeding July Ndlovu, who retires in August due to the company’s retirement policy.
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