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First Quantum Advances US$5.3 Billion Taca Taca Copper Project in Argentina 1

First Quantum Prepares Tax Incentive Application for US$5.3 Billion Taca Taca Copper Project in Argentina First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is moving forward with plans to develop its flagship Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, preparing to apply for the country’s large-scale investment incentive regime before the end of the year as it seeks to unlock one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. Located in Salta Province near the Chilean border, Taca Taca represents one of the most significant mining investments currently under development in Latin America. The project is… Read More Here

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Angola’s President Lourenço Invites Namibia to Invest in Lobito Refinery

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola Invites Namibia to Invest in 200,000 bpd Lobito Refinery Project Angola has invited Namibia to acquire a stake in the Lobito refinery, a major downstream energy project under construction in Benguela Province that is designed to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Angolan President João Lourenço announced the invitation on 19 October 2026 during a state visit to Luanda by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The proposal forms part of efforts to deepen bilateral energy cooperation and attract regional investment into Angola’s refining sector. Lourenço said the refinery… Read More Here

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Glencore Secures Key Approval for US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project in Argentina

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Glencore Advances US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project as Argentina Grants Strategic Investment Approval Glencore has reached a major milestone in its copper growth strategy after securing approval for its MARA (Minera Agua Rica-Alumbrera) project under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), paving the way for one of Latin America’s largest undeveloped copper projects. The approval provides the long-term fiscal and regulatory certainty required to advance the approximately US$4 billion project and reinforces Argentina’s growing position as a strategic destination for global mining investment. The MARA project combines the vast Agua… Read More Here

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Kopano Copper Mine Intensifies Exploration Drive to Unlock New Resources and Extend Mine Life

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kopano Copper Mine Launches Advanced Airborne Survey to Expand Copper Resources in Botswana MP Mining, the owner and operator of Botswana’s Kopano Copper Mine, has stepped up its exploration programme as it seeks to identify new copper resources and extend the life of the operation. The company has launched a high-resolution helicopter-borne electromagnetic and magnetic survey across its Kopano mining licences, marking a key phase in its strategy to grow the mine’s resource base and support future production expansion. The survey is being carried out by New Resolution Geophysics (NRG™)… Read More Here

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Botswana and Madagascar Deepen Ties as Mining Emerges as Strategic Growth Opportunity

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Botswana and Madagascar Look to Expand Mining Cooperation and Bilateral Trade Botswana and Madagascar are seeking to strengthen economic ties, with mining emerging as a key sector that could drive greater trade, investment and long-term cooperation between the two nations. Speaking during renewed bilateral engagements, Botswana President Duma Boko reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening relations with Madagascar. He identified mining, tourism, agriculture, trade, energy and infrastructure as priority sectors for enhanced collaboration and investment. In a move aimed at improving business and people-to-people connectivity, President Boko also announced the… Read More Here

International Gold

Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery in Bid to Become Regional Precious Metals Hub

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ethiopia Launches First Gold Refinery with $50 Million Investment to Boost Gold Processing and Regional Trade Ethiopia has officially launched its first gold refinery, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mining sector and its ambition to become a leading precious metals processing hub in East Africa. The new facility was established through a $50 million joint venture and is expected to strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the regional gold value chain. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the project, describing it as a strategic investment designed to increase local value addition… Read More Here

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Imbono and University of Cape Town Partner to Advance Future-Ready

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

Partnership combines academic research with real-world experience to develop practical tool to improve infrastructure resilience across emerging markets Dubai, UAE / Cape Town, South Africa: Imbono, an operational platform focused on infrastructure and critical logistics across emerging markets, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Abu Dhabi University (ADU), have signed a three-year academic partnership to develop a framework for assessing and improving the resilience of infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. Infrastructure development is essential to long-term economic growth in Africa with an estimated US$181bn to US$221bn required annually just to… Read More Here

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Glencore Expects Strong Investor Demand for Australian Listing as Electrification Boosts Copper Outlook

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Glencore Targets ASX 200 Inclusion as Copper Demand Drives Interest in Australian Listing Glencore expects strong investor demand for its Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listing, driven by growing interest in copper and the global shift towards electrification, Chief Executive Officer Gary Nagle said ahead of the company’s market debut on 14 October 2026. The Swiss-based mining and commodities trading group has attracted interest from prospective investors, including existing shareholders whose investment mandates restrict them from buying shares listed on overseas exchanges. Speaking to reporters on 9 October, Nagle said the… Read More Here

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More than a decade in the making:Johnathan Kalula takes over as Managing Director at VEGA Controls SA

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

More than a decade after he first walked through the door as an intern, Johnathan Kalula has been appointed managing director of VEGA Controls South Africa, effective 1 October 2026 Kalula joined VEGA for in-service training after earning his diploma from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Soon afterwards, he was seconded to customer Safripol in Sasolburg, where 18 months in the field shaped his approach to instrumentation. A turning point came when then managing director, John Groom awarded him a bursary to complete his BTech. Rather than moving into… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Exports Nearly Quadruple as Battery Mineral Demand Surges

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Revenue Jumps to $2.16 Billion as Spodumene Prices Soar Zimbabwe’s lithium sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with export revenues reaching $2.16 billion during the first nine months of 2026, nearly four times the total recorded for the entire previous year. The sharp increase was driven largely by a surge in global lithium prices, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Africa’s most important suppliers of battery minerals. According to the country’s minerals marketing authorities, the strongest contributor to this growth was spodumene concentrate, the primary lithium-bearing mineral… Read More Here