Madison Metals secures Namibian approval for nuclear fuel extraction at Khan copper project
Madison Metals Inc. is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia has granted permission for nuclear fuel extraction on the...
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Africa’s strategic minerals: The global race and China’s expanding influence
Critical minerals, which include non-fuel minerals essential for specific supply chains—such as weapons systems, renewable energy, advanced electronics and medical devices—are becoming increasingly vital to...
Cobre discovers anomalous copper mineralization at Botswana’s Okavango project
Cobre has reported significant findings from a recent 1,920-meter diamond drilling program at the Okavango Copper Project in Botswana. The company, with a market capitalization...
Chinese miners boost African lithium production despite market surplus
Chinese miners and refiners are significantly boosting lithium output in Africa, with the continent set to supply nearly 11% of global demand this year, up...
Ghana opens first commercial gold refinery to increase value and tackle smuggling
Ghana has inaugurated its first commercial gold refinery in Accra, marking a significant step for Africa’s top gold producer in adding value and increasing revenue...
Cobalt mining in the DRC: Unveiling the environmental and human costs
Electric vehicle batteries rely heavily on cobalt, but mining this crucial element can result in severe environmental and human costs. In a recent investigation for...
British High Commissioner to address Critical Minerals Africa Summit on South Africa’s role in energy transition
British High Commissioner Antony Phillipson will address the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit in Cape Town on November 6-7, 2024. He will emphasize South Africa’s...
Mauritania’s mining sector: A powerhouse in iron ore and gold with promising future prospects
Mauritania stands as a leading iron ore and gold producer in Africa, leveraging its relative stability in the Sahel region to tap into vast mining...
Namibia’s mining sector embraces modernization amid rising global demand
Mark Twain once said, “During the gold rush it’s a good time to be in the pick and shovel business.” While mining has evolved far...
Tunisia signs major green hydrogen agreements with six international companies
Tunisia signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to advance its green hydrogen production strategy. The agreements were formalized in the presence of Industry, Mines and...