Namibia’s mining sector eyes gains from global uranium demand
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates in response to the energy transition, Namibia’s mining sector ...
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Zambia Halts US Health Deal Over Sovereignty and Mining Link Concerns
Zambia has sought revisions to a proposed United States health financing agreement valued at more than ...
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Zimbabwe Signals Shift from Raw Mineral Exports to Local Processing, Says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe will intensify efforts to process its minerals locally rather than ...
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South Africa’s Last Manganese Smelter Faces Closure as Power Costs Rise
The operator of South Africa’s final remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys (Pty) Ltd, has announced that it ...
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Mali Returns $400 Million in Gold to Barrick Following Settlement with Australian Operator
Mali has ordered the return of three metric tonnes of gold, valued at approximately $400 million, ...
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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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Zambia’s Credit Rating Upgraded to B-minus Following Debt Restructuring Milestone
Zambia’s sovereign credit standing has received a notable improvement from Fitch Ratings, with the international agency ...
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Zimbabwe Raises Gold Royalties as Bullion Prices Surge
Zimbabwe has introduced a significant revision to its gold royalty framework as part of the 2026 ...
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Zimbabwe’s Economic Outlook for 2026 Projects Continued Momentum, Says IMF
Zimbabwe’s economy is forecast to maintain its current upward momentum into 2026, according to a recent ...
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France’s Voltalia and IFC Join Forces to Power Africa’s Mining Future with Renewable Energy
French renewable-energy producer Voltalia SA has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation ...
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