Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners

The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am

Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries

Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo.

Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 6:58 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years

The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am

Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law

Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am

Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy

Deal adds to Fourtuna’s portfolio the Diamba Sud project in Senegal, which is one of the newest gold discoveries in the region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 5:03 am

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am

US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says

German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 8:20 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

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