EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, … More
Tag: mining
Zimbabwe, Africa’s Largest Lithium Producer Approves U.S.$1.59 Billion in New Investments As Mining and Manufacturing Take Nearly 80 Percent
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Zimbabwe approved US$1.59 billion in new investment projects in the second quarter of 2026, with mining and … More
Namibia: Urgent Action Needed On Beneficiation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The article argues that Namibia must move beyond exporting raw minerals and urgently accelerate domestic beneficiation, local … More
South Africa: Same Sparkle, Different Story – How Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Transforming the Market
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The article explains how lab-grown diamonds, which are chemically and physically similar to mined diamonds, are rapidly … More
Kenya: Govt Suspends Tata Chemicals Magadi Mining Operations Over Compliance Breaches
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The Kenyan Government has suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited’s mining operations over regulatory compliance breaches, including unresolved … More
Botswana: Mining Catalyst for import substitution
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Botswana’s mining sector is leveraging its procurement power to promote import substitution by strengthening local manufacturing, developing … More
Mining Companies and Land Rights in South Africa – How Environmentalists Have Used the Law to Defend Communities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Environmental activists in South Africa have increasingly turned to legal action to secure stronger community land rights, … More
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 … More
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 … More
Liberia: China Union Bows to Pressure After Rep. Fahnbulleh Halts Company’s
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – China Union Investment Liberia agreed to implement corrective measures after Representative Foday Fahnbulleh halted one of its … More
