Future of Mining

KEY POINTS Africa urged to move beyond mining into critical mineral processing. DLE and low-temperature lithium technologies offer major opportunities. Governments should …

KEY POINTS MC Mining has secured an unsecured US$8 million bridge loan from controlling shareholder KDG to meet immediate working capital needs. …

KEY POINTS Kumba Iron Ore secured a one-year supply deal with China’s CMRG. The agreement runs from April 1, 2026, to March …

  KEY POINTS Exxaro has partnered with three South African business schools to develop leadership skills across its mining and renewable energy …

  KEY POINTS Africa must process more minerals locally. Critical minerals can drive jobs and industry. Regional trade is vital for value …

KEY POINTS Zijin has invested C$416.64 million in Allied Gold through a private placement for 12.8 million shares. Zijin now owns about …

Fortuna’s Guinea exploration alliance strengthens its West African gold expansion, combining local partnerships with regional experience amid competition from AngloGold and Endeavour.

Lotus starts infill drilling for Letlhakane uranium project in Botswana, targeting stronger resource confidence and positioning for Africa’s nuclear energy future.

France’s Orano says 1,500 tons uranium stockpiled in Niger as military junta seizes site, straining decades-old nuclear ties with Paris.

Investors question copper strategy at Glencore as missed deals and weak output spark scrutiny while rivals strengthen their hold on copper.