Rwanda Mineral Exports Rise as Trade Deficit Narrows
Rwanda’s mineral exports recorded significant growth in 2025, with official figures indicating that shipments of tin, ...
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Tag: Mining
IMF Projects 5 Percent Economic Growth for Zimbabwe in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zimbabwe’s economy to expand by approximately 5 percent in ...
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Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Up 11 Percent as Harare Pushes Local Processing
Zimbabwe’s exports of lithium bearing spodumene concentrate increased by 11 percent in 2025. However overall export ...
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DR Congo Unveils $679bn Iron Ore Project to Reshape Economy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally announced the Grande Orientale Iron Ore Project, referred to ...
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Gold and Silver Reach Historic Highs as Global Uncertainty Deepens
Gold and silver prices have surged to record levels in early January 2026, reflecting a wave ...
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Namibia Engages Emerging Miners to Advance Inclusive Growth and Mineral Beneficiation
Namibia has intensified efforts to broaden participation and equitable development within its mining sector through engagement ...
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De Beers Draws African and Global Interest as Anglo American Prepares Stake Sale
De Beers, one of the world’s leading diamond companies, has become the focus of renewed interest ...
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Chinese Yuan Officially Recognised as a Convertible Currency in Zambia
Zambia has officially added the Chinese Yuan to its list of convertible foreign currencies, a decision ...
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Jubilee Metals Secures US$10 Million from South African Asset Sale
Jubilee Metals Group PLC has confirmed the receipt of US$10 million following the sale of its ...
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Zambia Accepts Mining Taxes in Yuan as Chinese Firms Lead Currency Shift
Zambia has become the first African nation to formally accept mining royalties and tax payments in ...
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