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Arcadia Minerals Advances Namibian Portfolio While Preparing Swanson Tantalum Mine 1

Arcadia Minerals Strengthens Namibian Assets and Near-Shovel-Ready Swanson Tantalum Project Arcadia Minerals has maintained strong momentum across its Namibian portfolio during a lean quarter, renewing licences, advancing multi-commodity targeting at the Tantalite Valley Complex, and continuing offtake and financing discussions for the near-shovel-ready Swanson tantalum mine, according to its June-quarter report filed on 31 July 2025. In the far south, Arcadia confirmed renewal of key exploration licences at the Tantalite Valley Complex through mid-2027 and completed a 97-sample stream-sediment program across the broader intrusive system. The survey returned widespread anomalism… Read More Here

CrossBoundary Energy Secures $40 Million Investment to Boost Africa’s Renewable Power

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Constance

CrossBoundary Energy Receives $40 Million from Impact Fund Denmark to Accelerate Renewable Energy in Africa CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40 million equity investment from Danish investor Impact Fund Denmark to accelerate renewable energy adoption across Africa. The distributed energy firm is advancing ambitious projects, including a 222 MWp solar facility and a 123 MVA/526 MWh battery system designed to power the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Our zero-CapEx model lowers the barrier to entry for African companies seeking stable, clean, and cost-effective power,” said Pieter… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine to Boost Ore Processing to 53 Million Tons Annually with S3 Plant KANSANSHI Mine Plc is set to double its ore processing capacity from the current 27–28 million tons to approximately 53 million tons annually, following the completion of its S3 plant expansion. Operations Superintendent Patricia Mankubwa said the upgrade will enable the facility to process an additional 25 million tons of ore per year, describing the development as a milestone for the future of mining and Kansanshi’s long-term operations. The project includes four major expansions, notably… Read More Here

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Glencore Targets One Million Tons of Annual Copper Output from Argentina Projects

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

Glencore Plans $13.5bn Investment to Position Argentina as Major Global Copper Supplier BUENOS AIRES – Mining and trading giant Glencore is planning to produce nearly one million tons of copper annually from its El Pachón and Agua Rica projects in Argentina within the next 10 to 15 years, the company’s Argentina CEO Martín Pérez de Solay said on Thursday. Argentina currently produces no copper, but several major mining companies are advancing projects that could transform the country into a key global supplier of the metal. Earlier this week, Glencore applied… Read More Here

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Asian Development Bank Commits $410m to Barrick’s Reko Diq Copper Mine in Pakistan

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

ADB Backs Reko Diq Copper Project with $410m Financing Package The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $410 million financing package to support the development of Reko Diq, one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits, operated by Barrick Mining (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX). According to Reuters, the package includes two loans totaling $300 million to Barrick and a $110 million financing guarantee for the government of Pakistan. The investment is part of a broader $6.6 billion development plan for the mine, which is jointly owned by Barrick (50%),… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Completes Second Jig Plant at Uis Mine to Boost Tin Output

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining Doubles Down on Tin Growth with New Jig Plant at Uis Mine, Namibia London-listed Andrada Mining has successfully completed construction of the second jig (processing) plant at its flagship Uis tin mine in Namibia, delivering the project on time and within budget. Commissioning of the new plant will begin in the final week of August, paving the way for a substantial increase in tin production through the added processing capacity. “The completion of the jig plant on time and within budget is a smart, low-cost upgrade that will… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Inaugurates $1.25 Billion Kansanshi Mine Expansion, Securing Zambia’s Copper Growth

August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 Constance

Zambia Secures $1.25 Billion Mining Boost as President Hichilema Commissions Kansanshi S3 Expansion President Hakainde Hichilema officially commissioned the $1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 Expansion by First Quantum Minerals (FQM), a landmark investment set to transform Zambia’s mining sector, extend the life of Africa’s largest copper mine, and power economic growth for decades to come this week. The S3 Expansion will prolong the operation of Kansanshi Mine into the 2040s while significantly boosting copper output. The project features the opening of a new mining pit known as the South East Dome,… Read More Here

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Exxaro Reshapes Leadership Structure to Drive Diversification and Sustainable Growth

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance

Exxaro Announces New Management Structure and Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Diversification in Coal, Energy and Metals JSE-listed Exxaro Resources has unveiled a revamped group management structure designed to position the company as “fit for the future” while reflecting its growing diversified portfolio across coal, energy, and transitional metals. The new structure is aimed at stabilising operations, enhancing agility, improving collaboration, and enabling faster decision-making as Exxaro accelerates its sustainable growth and impact strategy. Strengthened Executive Committee The group executive committee, reporting directly to CEO Ben Magara, now includes: Riaan Koppeschaar… Read More Here

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Glencore Seeks $13.5B Investment Boost for Argentine Copper Projects Under New Incentive Regime

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance

Glencore Applies for Argentina’s RIGI Program to Advance $13.5 Billion El Pachón and Agua Rica Copper Projects Commodities giant Glencore has submitted applications to include two of its flagship copper projects in Argentina—El Pachón and Agua Rica—under President Javier Milei’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI). If approved, the projects could unlock $13.5 billion in development spending over the next decade. The Switzerland-based miner confirmed Monday that it has applied for both projects, which it owns outright. Planned capital investment includes $9.5 billion for El Pachón (Phase 1) and… Read More Here

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GoviEx Uranium and Tombador Iron Announce Reverse Takeover Deal

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Constance

GoviEx Uranium Secures ASX Listing Through Reverse Takeover of Tombador Iron, Launching New Entity “Atomic Eagle” GoviEx Uranium has entered into a reverse takeover agreement with ASX-listed Tombador Iron, a deal that will create a newly listed Australian company named Atomic Eagle. Under the agreement, GoviEx shareholders will become majority owners of the restructured entity, positioning the company for accelerated uranium project development in Africa. Tombador, which previously sold its iron-ore business, currently exists as a cash-backed ASX shell with about A$10.4 million in reserves. Through a court-approved process in… Read More Here