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DRC, Zambia, UN, Afreximbank to sign EV Battery precursor SEZ Agreement

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Constance

The signing of the Framework Agreement relating to the creation of Special Economic Zones dedicated to the production of precursors for batteries, batteries and electric vehicles between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Afreximbank is scheduled for March 27, 2023 in Kinshasa. This signature will be followed by the launch of a pre-feasibility study. Which study will aim to design an implementation plan and an operational model for the creation and operation of the cross-border SEZ. It will also aim to identify the… Read More Here

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China’s Lithium Dominance looms as DRC Mining delays continue

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo is full of large reserves of lithium in its basement but not yet in a state of exploitation. Australia’s AVZ Mineral has a major lithium mining project in Manono, Tanganyika province, which could start this year after several months of exploration. However, while the global industry swears by the energy transition, lithium, like other metals in electric batteries, is coveted. The United States, China and Australia are seeking to control the market for this very strategic metal for the energy transition. while, having no technology, China’s efforts to… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s ban on Lithium ore Exports triggers Stockpile buildup

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Constance

Zimbabwe’s ban on lithium ore exports has resulted in stockpiles of the key battery metal building up in the southern African country. The ban-introduced by the government last December in a bid to encourage local processing of the metal — has resulted in 2 million tons of ore being stockpiled, according to Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Henrietta Rushwaya. Now the industry has asked President Emmerson Mnangagwa to review the ban as it threatens the viability of their operations. “The unexpected ban has prejudiced standing offtake agreements between miners and international buyers,… Read More Here

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US firm seeks Tanzania’s Lithium reserves

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Constance

Following the discovery of lithium deposits south of Mount Kilimanjaro with large enough reserves to make Tanzania a global market leader for the increasingly popular mineral, US company Titan Lithium Inc. is attempting to strengthen its position in Tanzania. This past week, the US-based company released preliminary findings from two separate soil geochemical samplings conducted in two locations that straddled the Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions, indicating high lithium grades up to 2.79 percent lithium oxide. The results were “encouraging enough,” to warrant additional investigation, the Titan Lithium Chairman Harp Sangha… Read More Here

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DRC rallies Mining Investors in Toronto for Battery Factory project

March 9, 2023March 13, 2023 Constance

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to mobilize investors around the world to materialize the construction project of the electronic battery factory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A strong Congolese delegation from the Congolese Ministry of Industry is taking part in the twenty-first annual seminar on investment and mining in Africa organized by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Commerce. It is in this context that the representative of the Ministry of Industry, the Director General of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB), Denis Lecouturier, invited Canadian… Read More Here

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Battery Metal frenzy outshines Recovery fears at PDAC

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Tepid global demand for metals driven by recession fears and China’s weak economic recovery have done little to shake the belief among miners that battery materials are heading for an epic bull run. That was the sentiment of thousands of executives, investors, government officials and bankers who crammed into a conference center in Toronto for the past four days to showcase their assets, network and strike deals. For the event organizer, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada gathering highlighted the industry’s push to be part of the solution in… Read More Here

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Oyu Tolgoi begins Battery Electric journey with a Normet SmartDrive Utimec

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Constance

Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, one of the world’s largest copper-gold mines, recently received its first battery-powered mining vehicle for trials – a significant milestone for the underground operation and a testament to the successful collaboration of multiple teams. The machine is a Normet Utimec MF100 Material SD where SD stands for SmartDrive – Normet’s modular Li-ion battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture designed to optimise energy consumption and performance in underground mining and tunnelling applications. IM understands that the machine is fully owned by Oyu Tolgoi and is just the first of… Read More Here

Marula Mining establishes Lithium and Copper subsidiary

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

Marula Mining has announced the establishment of Muchai Mining, an 80% owned Zimbabwean operating subsidiary of Marula. Muchai Mining has been established to focus on securing near-term and advanced lithium and copper mining and development opportunities in Zimbabwe’s fast growing and highly attractive battery metals sector. And Jason Brewer, Marula Mining CEO, said, “The decision to establish Muchai Mining is the result of extensive due diligence and careful consideration of various opportunities in the region. Our team has been on the ground since the beginning of the year, and we… Read More Here

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Battery metals projects catch eye of Pension funds and Carmakers

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

Critical minerals projects are attracting newfound interest from pension funds and automakers to help tackle a looming shortage of battery metals, say some of Canada’s top investment bankers. The rush for metals like lithium, copper and nickel needed to power electric vehicles has “clearly brought the sector into a spotlight that it wasn’t in a few years ago,” Ilan Bahar, global mining co-head at BMO Capital Markets, said during a Monday panel discussion at a mining conference in Toronto. Bank of Montreal’s investment banking business has seen more interest from… Read More Here

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PDAC 2023 Launches Amid Critical Minerals Scramble

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Constance

PDAC 2023 kicks off amid critical minerals scramble: This year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention officially began on 5th march Sunday morning, following a year that has seen the #miningsector attract a new level of attention from governments, #automakers, #battery#manufacturers and more. During the opening ceremony, Julie Dabrusin, parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of natural resources, highlighted how the commitment of 120 countries, including 21 countries from #AFRICA has put the spotlight on #mining. “I think that after a bit of a hiccup with respect to the markets, things have turned,” #PDAC President Alex Christopher said.… Read More Here