EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Geopolitical turbulence, including the arrest of Venezuela’s president, has bolstered gold’s status as a safe-haven asset and…
Interrogating “critical minerals” event series
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Above Ground and MiningWatch Canada are organizing a three-part event series in early 2026 to critically examine…
Nigeria: Solid Minerals Records 337 Percent Revenue Rise to N70bn in 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Nigeria’s solid minerals sector recorded a 337% revenue surge to over N70 billion in 2025 from N16…
Liberia Eyes U.S.$3b Revenue Potential From Mining, Energy Sector – As Mines and Energy Rollout Five-Year Strategic Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Liberia aims to unlock over USD 3 billion in revenue from its mining and energy sector through…
South Africa: Analysis – The silver rally is all about heat and is getting hotter
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Silver’s surge is being driven by a structural repricing as AI data centres create inelastic industrial demand…
Ethiopia Taps Mineral Wealth to Drive Economic Transformation Under ‘Medemer State’ – Mines Minister
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Ethiopia is leveraging its mineral wealth under the “Medemer State” strategy to drive structural economic transformation, with…
Mali Recovers Over U.S.$1.2 Billion After Renegotiating Mining Deals
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Mali recovered over USD 1.2 billion in unpaid revenues after auditing mining companies and renegotiating contracts, following…
Tanzania: 30 Investors Eye to Turn Buzwagi Into an Industrial Hub After the End of Mining Activities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – After the closure of the Buzwagi Gold Mine, Tanzania plans to transform the area into an industrial…
Liberia: The Ratification of the Ivanhoe/Hpx Deal – Its Implications for National Interests
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Liberia’s Senate ratified the Ivanhoe/HPX access agreement despite its own Joint Committee’s warnings and recommendations for safeguards…
Liberia: ‘Criminal & Deceitful’ – Senator Bartekwa terms Hummingbird concession, wants de-ratification
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Liberian Senator Bartekwa has accused Hummingbird Resources Liberia, Inc. of criminal and deceitful conduct, alleging the company…
