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Australian Miner AuKing Expands Into Malawi’s Rare Earths Sector 1

AuKing Resources to Acquire Machinga Rare Earths Project as Malawi Attracts Critical Minerals Investment Australian mining company AuKing Resources is expanding its critical minerals portfolio in Malawi through an agreement to acquire the Machinga Heavy Rare Earths Project in the country’s south. The deal adds another rare earths asset to AuKing’s portfolio and highlights growing international interest in Malawi as demand for critical minerals accelerates globally. The Machinga project is located within one of Malawi’s prospective rare earths regions and has the potential to contribute to the country’s emerging position… Read More Here

Kavango Begins Commissioning of Hillside Gold Processing Plant in Zimbabwe

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kavango Starts Commissioning 50 TPD Hillside Gold Plant as Zimbabwe Production Nears Kavango Resources has begun commissioning its 50-tonne-per-day gold processing plant at the Hillside Gold Project in Zimbabwe, marking a major step towards commercial production. The London- and Victoria Falls-listed company has moved the project from construction into live processing, with ore sourced entirely from its Hillside operations. The plant is designed to process material through crushing, milling, gravity concentration and carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits. Kavango has been progressively introducing gold-bearing material into the plant while optimising the processing circuit… Read More Here

International Diamond Economy

Angola’s Diamond Push Gains Momentum as New Mines Reshape the Industry

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola Diamond Industry Targets Global Top Two by 2030 With New Mining Projects Angola is stepping up efforts to strengthen its diamond industry, targeting a rise to the world’s second-largest diamond producer by 2030 through increased investment, structural reforms and stronger transparency standards. The government says the ambition will be supported by strategic partnerships with international mining companies and the expansion of major projects that can significantly increase national output. The Luele mine in Lunda Sul is expected to remain a key driver of production growth, while the planned Chiri… Read More Here

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Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Rio Tinto Signals No Rush to Revive Glencore Deal as Copper Strategy Takes Priority Rio Tinto is showing little urgency to reopen merger discussions with Glencore, despite the expiry of a six-month standstill that had prevented the mining giants from pursuing renewed takeover talks. The development removes a key restriction following Rio Tinto’s decision in February to abandon a proposed combination with Glencore after the two companies failed to agree on terms that Rio believed would deliver sufficient value to shareholders. The potential deal, valued at more than $200 billion,… Read More Here

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Vulcan Invests €140.6 Million to Build Africa’s First Fully Electric Mine

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vulcan Invests €140.6 Million to Electrify Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Mine Mining operator Vulcan has invested approximately €140.6 million ($160 million) to electrify its Moatize coal mine in Mozambique’s Tete province, in a project the company describes as Africa’s first fully electric mine. The investment will replace diesel-powered mining equipment with electric machinery, reducing the mine’s reliance on diesel while lowering operational emissions and improving energy efficiency. A key component of the project is a power system capable of generating up to 300 MW, supplying electricity to mining and coal-processing operations.… Read More Here

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Khoemacau Advances Expansion to More Than Double Copper Production

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Khoemacau Targets 130,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production as Expansion Advances Khoemacau Copper Mining is making steady progress on its expansion programme, which aims to more than double annual copper production to 130,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, alongside more than four million ounces of silver annually. According to the company’s Second Quarter 2026 Production Report, construction advanced during the quarter, with progress recorded across engineering, procurement and site development. Key milestones included the completion of foundation backfilling in the milling area and excavation work in the flotation area, while… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Exports Surge 230% as Value Addition Gains Momentum

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Jump 230% to $782 Million in First Half of 2026 Zimbabwe’s lithium exports surged by 230% in the first half of 2026, generating about $782 million in export earnings and strengthening the mineral’s contribution to the country’s mining sector. The increase highlights Zimbabwe’s growing importance as a lithium producer while reflecting efforts to move beyond the export of raw minerals and expand domestic processing. According to figures from the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), lithium exports rose from $237 million during the first half of 2025… Read More Here

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FQM Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Restart Gains Momentum

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

First Quantum Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Copper Mine Restart Nears First Quantum Minerals is stepping up preparations for a potential restart of its Cobre Panamá copper mine, adding about 1,000 jobs as activity at the site gathers pace. The Canadian miner has accelerated stockpile processing and expanded its workforce as it works towards resuming broader operations at the major copper complex, which has remained largely inactive since Panama ordered its closure in 2023. The new recruitment forms part of First Quantum’s preparations for processing copper ore already mined… Read More Here

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Anglo American Denies Favouring Buyer as De Beers Sale Talks Continue

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Anglo American Says No Preferred Bidder as De Beers Sale Could Fetch $1 Billion Anglo American has denied favouring any particular buyer for its diamond business, De Beers, as the mining group continues to explore options for the struggling unit. Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad said on Thursday that the company was “not exclusive with any consortium”, rejecting reports that it was favouring a consortium led by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny. The comments come as Anglo American considers potential offers for De Beers amid prolonged weakness in the… Read More Here

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Vedanta Names Arun Misra CEO as First-Quarter Profit Surges

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vedanta Appoints Arun Misra as CEO as Q1 Profit Jumps 72% on Strong Metal Prices Indian metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta has appointed Arun Misra as chief executive officer for a one-year term starting August 1, 2026, as the company reported a sharp increase in first-quarter profit driven by stronger metal prices. Misra, who currently heads Vedanta subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, will take over as CEO as the group benefits from favourable market conditions across its metals portfolio. Vedanta reported consolidated net profit of 54.73 billion Indian rupees ($572.4 million) for… Read More Here