Africa • Apr 25, 2025
Congo Mineral Deal Raises Sovereignty Concerns
Congo’s mineral deal with the U.S. triggers activist backlash amid concerns over sovereignty and shifting U.S. foreign policy in Africa.
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Iron Ore • Apr 24, 2025
Iron Ore Price Trends Defy Global Tariff
Iron ore price trends remain stable amid rising tariffs and global trade volatility. Analysts weigh the outlook for 2025 as China, Australia, and Guinea shape the…
Africa • Apr 23, 2025
Vedanta Considers U.S. IPO to Raise $1 Billion
Vedanta Resources is weighing a public listing in New York for its Zambian subsidiary, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), as it seeks to raise approximately $1 billion…
Base Metals • Apr 22, 2025
New Cobalt Alternative Alloy Developed by U.S
PNNL unveils a cobalt alternative alloy using manganese, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on China-sourced cobalt for nuclear and aerospace tech.
Iron Ore • Apr 22, 2025
Macro Metals Secures Key Role in New Iron Ore
Macro Metals secures mining services contract for Extension Iron Ore Project in WA, expanding its Pilbara operations and integrating supply chain control.
Gold • Apr 21, 2025
Black Cat Begins Gold Production at Lakewood
Black Cat Syndicate pours first gold at Lakewood, marking a key step in accelerating Kal East gold production and WA mining operations near Kalgoorlie.
Gold • Apr 21, 2025
High-Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Archives
Ghana asserts resource control by taking over Damang mine from Gold Fields, signaling a major shift in Ghana mining policy. No job losses, operations to continue.
Africa • Apr 18, 2025
U.S. Targets Cobalt Mining and Mineral
The U.S. deepens its role in Congo’s cobalt mining sector, linking peace efforts with access to critical mineral resources essential for EVs and national security.
Gold • Apr 18, 2025
Lexington Gold Capital Raise Secures £530
Lexington Gold capital raise of £530,000 boosts exploration across South Africa and U.S. projects, including Jelani with Harmony Gold and Ventersburg discussions with Gold One Africa.
Public Policy • Apr 17, 2025
China’s Latest Trade Weapon: The Seven Rare
This month, the Chinese government announced new export controls on seven rare earth minerals critical to both civilian industries and national defense systems in the United…
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