As Lab Grown Diamonds Reshape Global Markets, Botswana Turns to Copper, Cobalt and Lithium
Botswana finds itself at a pivotal economic juncture. Sustained weakness in the global diamond market, coupled ...
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Namibia Joins Luanda Accord to Strengthen African Diamond Strategy
Namibia has officially acceded to the Luanda Accord, aligning itself with a growing coalition of African ...
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All eyes on Madagascar as 16 year ban on new mining permits lifted, excludes gold
Madagascar has formally lifted a 16 year suspension on the issuance of new mining permits for ...
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Silver Reaches $100 for the First Time as Global Forces Reshape Market Dynamics
Silver briefly surpassed $100 per ounce in January 2026, a historic first in global markets. The ...
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Axis International Seeks $28.9 Billion from Guinea in Bauxite Permit Dispute
Axis International Ltd, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, has initiated a $28.9 billion ...
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Mali Recovers $1.2 Billion from Mining Companies Following Sector Audit
Mali’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the recovery of over $1.2 billion in arrears ...
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Africa Minerals Strategy Group to Convene Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals in New York
The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development ...
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Africa’s Fragmented Approach Stalling Critical Minerals Beneficiation and Industrial Growth
The absence of coordinated economic strategies across African nations is proving a significant impediment to the ...
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Ghana Forecasts Increased Gold Output in 2025
Ghana’s gold production is projected to rise by approximately 6.25% to an estimated 5.1 million ounces ...
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Zambia’s Copper Output Set to Reach One Million Metric Tons in 2025
Zambia, recognised as Africa’s second-largest copper producer, is poised to elevate its copper production output to ...
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