South Kivu lifts its mining suspension, excluding gold extraction, in a move aimed at reforming the sector and promoting stability.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.
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Franco-Nevada acquires a $210 million royalty on Newmont’s Yanacocha gold mine, securing a key asset in Peru’s mining sector.
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Workers at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile have gone on strike after wage negotiations broke down, impacting global copper production.
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Lucara’s Q2 results bring hope to the diamond industry with strong sales growth and strategic partnerships.
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Jinteng Mining files a judicial review against Canada’s scrutiny of a Peruvian gold mine sale, reflecting growing tensions over Chinese investments.
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Arizona Lithium Produces First Kilogram of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate in Saskatchewan
Arizona Lithium achieves a major milestone by producing Saskatchewan’s first battery-grade lithium carbonate at the Prairie project.
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Serbia’s Jadar lithium project faces a lengthy approval process as government and public weigh its environmental and economic impact.
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US Strategic Metals secures a $400 million loan from EXIM Bank to advance its Madison cobalt mining project in Missouri.
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Qatar invests $180 million in TechMet to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals.
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Petra Diamonds delays South African diamond sale amid weak market demand.