EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – UNCTAD reports that surging demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, graphite, and rare … More
Tag: Critical Minerals
Tanzania: Mining Powers Past Vision 2025 Goal, Revenue Tops 1tri/-
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Tanzania’s mining sector has surpassed a key target under the country’s Vision 2025 development agenda, contributing 10.1% … More
Türkiye targets Somalia’s 10,200-ton uranium reserves in expanding Africa critical minerals race
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Türkiye is expanding its strategic presence in Africa’s critical minerals sector by partnering with Somalia to explore … More
Ghana: Mining Sector Reforms Key to Industrial Growth – Minister
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, stated that ongoing mining sector reforms … More
Africa’s cobalt powerhouse DRC moves to triple lithium mining royalties in strategic minerals overhaul
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, increasing mining … More
Africa: Alake Advocates Regional Hubs to Power Africa’s Mining Industry
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the creation of regional energy and … More
Uganda: Copper Is the New Oil, but Will Uganda Be Norway or Nigeria?
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Uganda is positioning copper and other critical minerals as strategic resources for economic transformation, with renewed interest … More
Ghana and Botswana Point to a New Model for African Mining
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Ghana and Botswana are introducing new mining policies focused on local participation, beneficiation, and diversified mineral production … More
Africa’s Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Africa is facing a new “silent scramble” for critical minerals essential to the global green transition, and … More
Malawi Signs Us Strategic Minerals Deal, but Questions Linger Over Transparency and Long-Term National Benefit
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Malawi has signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town between Sovereign … More