Mining &amp; Natural Resources

January 8, 2026

Ivanhoe Mines Starts Copper Anode Production at Kamoa-Kakula Smelter

Ivanhoe Mines launched anode output at its $1.1 billion Kamoa-Kakula smelter, targeting higher margins from on-site processing amid elevated copper prices.

January 4, 2026

Axis International Files $28.9 Billion Claim Against Guinea Over Revoked Bauxite Permit

UAE-based Axis International files $28.9 billion ICSID arbitration claim against Guinea after May revocation of its Boffa bauxite mining permit.

Guinea

December 29, 2025

DRC Resumes Cobalt Exports After 10-Month Halt

DRC resumes cobalt exports after 10-month suspension that lifted prices from $22,000 to $55,000 per ton, regaining fiscal revenue as world's top producer.

December 26, 2025

Ghana Submits Revised Ewoyaa Lithium Lease to Parliament for Approval

Revised mining agreement introduces sliding-scale royalties to reflect weak lithium prices, with parliamentary review expected in early 2026.

December 23, 2025

Zimbabwe Shelves Gold Royalty Increase, Keeps 5% Rate Amid Miner Protests

Decision follows pushback from producers and aims to sustain investment momentum after record gold output in 2025.

Zimbabwe

December 20, 2025

Fortuna Mining eyes mid-tier gold assets after Burkina Faso, Mexico mine sales

Fortuna Mining plans to rebuild output to 500,000 ounces through acquisitions of mid-tier gold mines after divesting shorter-life, high-cost operations earlier this year.

Africa

December 16, 2025

Guinea launches $1.2 billion alumina refinery to boost local bauxite processing

Guinea began construction of a $1.2 billion alumina refinery in Boké on December 12, developed by Winning Consortium Alumina Guinea, to expand domestic mineral value addition and industrial output.

Guinea

December 13, 2025

Ghana parliament suspends Ewoyaa lithium lease ratification amid fiscal review

GHANA’S PARLIAMENT DELAYS ATLANTIC LITHIUM’S EWOYAA MINING LEASE APPROVAL TO REVIEW FISCAL TERMS AND ROYALTIES AFTER 80% PRICE DROP.

December 13, 2025

Mali court orders return of seized $400 million gold to Barrick after $430 million settlement

MALI COURT RULING RELEASES THREE TONNES OF GOLD TO BARRICK FOLLOWING $430 MILLION SETTLEMENT ENDING TWO-YEAR REGULATORY DISPUTE AT LOULO-GOUNKOTO.

Mali

December 12, 2025

Congo and Rwanda Reaffirm U.S.-Brokered Peace Pact at Trump Institute

Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame commit to Washington Accords linking security to critical minerals access as miners pause $3.9 billion in projects amid South Kivu clashes.

Rwanda

December 7, 2025

U.S. Backs Gécamines-Mercuria JV with Equity LOI for Secure DRC Minerals Access

DFC support follows Washington Accords linking Congo-Rwanda peace to critical mineral cooperation amid Chinese dominance of cobalt and copper mines.

Republic of the Congo

December 7, 2025

Mercuria, Gécamines Launch JV to Boost DRC Copper and Cobalt Exports

Swiss trader commits up to $1 billion financing as U.S. DFC eyes equity support amid record LME copper prices.

December 7, 2025

Mali Recovers $1.2 Billion from Miners After Sector Audit and Code Reform

Mali recovered $1.2B (761B CFA) mining arrears post-2023 audit; Barrick paid separate $430M settlement; new code adds 586B CFA annual revenue despite 32% gold output drop.

Mali

December 6, 2025

Barrick Employees Freed in Mali Following Settlement of Mining Dispute

Barrick’s settlement with Mali ended a year-long detention dispute, reducing operational risk and supporting investor confidence in the country’s gold sector.

Mali

December 5, 2025

Zimbabwe to Raise Gold Royalties in 2026 as Bullion Prices Stay Elevated

Zimbabwe raises gold royalties to 10% above $2,501/oz from 2026, capturing revenue from $4,000+ prices while aligning with regional peers, though producers face $20-50/oz margin pressure.

Zimbabwe

November 28, 2025

Ghana Removes VAT on Mineral Exploration to Strengthen Investment Competitiveness

Ghana’s removal of VAT on mineral exploration is designed to restore investment competitiveness, strengthen exploration pipelines, and support sustainable, reform-driven growth in its mining sector.

November 20, 2025

Ghana’s fiscal stability anchors Newmont’s $900m Ahafo North

Newmont’s $900 million Ahafo North mine opens in Ghana, highlighting how fiscal stability and fair royalties underpin long-term investment amid record gold prices and upcoming legal reforms.

October 31, 2025

Ivory Coast Mining Boom Braces for Election Turmoil

Ivory Coast’s mining sector is bolstering contingencies ahead of a tense election, with analysts expecting limited risk repricing unless unrest escalates.

Côte d’Ivoire

October 30, 2025

Colombia Upholds Regulation in $1.4 B Copper-Gold Project Setback for AngloGold Ashanti

Colombia’s reaffirmation of its regulatory position over the Quebradona project raises the bar for mining investment but rewards developers who build strong ESG and permitting foundations.

Angola

October 23, 2025

Botswana Enforces 24 % Local Ownership Rule for New Mining Concessions

Botswana’s requirement for 24 % local ownership in new mining concessions signals a shift toward structured national participation and new service opportunities in resource projects.

Botswana

October 15, 2025

Angola Prepares to Reveal Its Mining and Industrial Renaissance to the World

Angola’s upcoming global mining and industrial renaissance reveal marks a turning point for investors ready to engage in processing, infrastructure, and value-chain development.

Angola

October 14, 2025

DRC to Tie Cobalt Export Quotas to Three-Year Company Data: A New Era for Value Chain Control

The DRC’s cobalt export quotas based on recent company data emphasize a shift toward domestic value capture, offering prime opportunities in refining, processing, and downstream battery industries.

October 9, 2025

Botswana Enters $5B De Beers Sale Talks: A Diamond Investment Window Opens

Botswana’s involvement in De Beers’ sale redefines government-backed resource deals, and with diamond production concentrated and challenged globally, the timing is ripe for integrated investment across mining, processing, and value chains.

Botswana

October 9, 2025

Barrick to Sell Tongon Mine in Ivory Coast for Up to $305 Million, Creating New Opportunities

Barrick’s $305 million sale of the Tongon gold mine to Atlantic Group highlights growing opportunities for investors to acquire established African mining assets and drive sustainable value creation.

Côte d’Ivoire

October 6, 2025

DRC Unveils Untapped Mining Potential: A Call to Investors

The DRC’s announcement of its largely untapped mineral reserves, distressed projects seeking capital, and push for local value addition makes it a strategic frontier for mining investors.

October 7, 2025

Ivory Coast Issues 11 New Mining Permits to Accelerate Mineral Exploration and Economic Diversification.

Ivory Coast’s issuance of new mining permits represents a strategic push to capitalise on its mineral wealth, reinforcing its ambition to become a leading mining destination and diversify its economy.

Côte d’Ivoire

October 2, 2025

Why Africa’s Largest Untapped Oil Field Has Yet to Flow—and What It Means for Investors

The delays in bringing Africa’s largest untapped oil field online reflect regulatory, financial, and infrastructure challenges—but for forward-looking investors, this hiatus offers a rare chance to engage early, shape terms, and reap outsized rewards when production begins.

Africa

September 25, 2025

South Sudan’s Oil Industry on Edge Amid Sudan Tensions and Uncertain Export Future

South Sudan’s oil sector, the economic backbone of the world’s youngest country, finds itself at a critical crossroads as regional instability and mounting threats to export routes put its fragile recovery at risk

South Sudan

July 4, 2025

Niger Seeks Greater Oil Investment: Prime Minister to Spotlight Pipeline Boom at African Energy Week 2025

Niger is emerging as an important energy player in Africa. The Prime Minister, Mahamane Lamine Zeine, will attend African Energy Week 2025 in South Africa to boost international investment and partnerships as the country increases its oil production and exports.

Niger

July 2, 2025

Equatorial Guinea Pushes Ahead With 2025 Licensing Round to Boost Oil and Gas Exploration

Equatorial Guinea has launched its 2025 oil and gas licensing round to attract new international investment and boost exploration, as part of broader efforts to modernize its energy sector and regulatory framework.

Equatorial Guinea

June 27, 2025

DRC Leads Africa’s Energy and Industrial Drive Through Mining Expansion and Strategic Reforms

Africa is accelerating its path to energy and economic sovereignty through DRC mining reforms, inclusive green technology in Kenya, and Afreximbank’s $3 billion support for regional fuel production.

June 27, 2025

The Strategic Value of Lithium: Powering the Clean-Energy Revolution

Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its approach to lithium development

June 23, 2025

Debswana Scales Back Diamond Production Amid Global Market Slowdown—New Avenues for Diversification and Investment Emerge

Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company is reducing production and temporarily halting operations at some mines due to weak global diamond demand, aiming to cut costs and adjust to lower revenues while maintaining long-term projects.

Botswana

June 7, 2025

Zimbabwe to Ban Export of Lithium Concentrates from 2027: Unlocking Local Value and New Business Opportunities

Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 to boost local processing, opening up significant new business and investment opportunities in the country’s battery minerals and manufacturing sectors.

Zimbabwe

June 11, 2025

Ghana Eyes Green Tech Boom with Strategic Pivot to Critical Minerals

Ghana is repositioning its mining industry towards critical minerals like lithium and rare earths, creating major opportunities for sustainable investment and global clean energy supply chains.