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Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report

These investments could potentially be "in the billions", says the country's newly appointed director general.

Staff Writer | April 27, 2025 | 8:27 am

Mozambique’s coal mines shed hundreds of workers as prices slump

Coal sales, which are Mozambique’s biggest export, were worth $2 billion last year, according to data from the country’s central bank.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2025 | 3:30 pm

Burkina Faso grants mining lease to Russia’s Nordgold

The move signals deepening economic ties between Russia and Burkina Faso, as the junta that seized power in 2022 continues its pivot away from traditional Western allies.

Reuters | April 25, 2025 | 11:06 am

IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification

The IEA has urged nations to focus on policies that promote the diversification of mineral sources and move away from "critical mineral monopolies."

Staff Writer | April 25, 2025 | 9:06 am

Firestone shares on fire after finding 70-carat diamond in Lesotho

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Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report

Mozambique’s coal mines shed hundreds of workers as prices slump

Burkina Faso grants mining lease to Russia’s Nordgold

IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification