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Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market 1

Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here

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Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here

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Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here

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Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Deploy Autonomous Drilling System at Copper One Mine to Advance Smart Mining in the US Mariana Minerals and Sandvik have formed a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous drilling technology at Mariana’s Copper One mine in southeastern Utah, United States. The initiative aims to advance fully automated mining operations by integrating Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling platform directly into MarianaOS, Mariana’s proprietary mining software system. Rather than operating as a standalone solution, AutoMine is now embedded within Mariana’s broader digital ecosystem. This integration connects drilling operations with overall… Read More Here

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Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Burkina Faso Seeks 40% Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as West African Resources Suspends Trading Over Ownership Shift Burkina Faso has notified West African Resources Limited of its intention to increase the state’s stake in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, marking a significant escalation in government participation in one of West Africa’s key gold assets. The development comes as the Australian-listed mining company prepares for a sharp increase in production across its regional operations. In response to the government’s move, West African Resources suspended trading of its… Read More Here

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Ghana Sets December 2026 Deadline for Miners to Transition to Local Contract Mining

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ghana Orders Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin to Shift to Local Contractors by December 2026 or Face Sanctions Ghana’s mining regulator has given international mining companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Chinese-owned Zijin Mining until December 2026 to transition their mining operations to locally compliant contractors or face potential sanctions, according to sources familiar with the matter and regulatory documents. The three companies are among the few major operators in Ghana that still conduct mining using their own in-house personnel. Most other mining firms had already outsourced their operations in anticipation… Read More Here

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Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Gabon secures $1 billion oil-backed financing from Trafigura in seven-year crude supply deal to strengthen public finances and investment spending Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude oil deliveries over a seven-year period. Announced on Wednesday, the arrangement will see Trafigura extend prepayment financing to the Gabonese state while acting as the exclusive buyer of the country’s “profit oil” the share of crude allocated to the government after production costs are recovered… Read More Here

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Flooding Disrupts Rail Traffic on Lobito Corridor, Halting Key Mineral Export Route

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Constance

Severe Floods in Angola Suspend Lobito Corridor Rail Operations, Threatening Copper and Cobalt Exports from Central Africa Severe flooding in western Angola has forced the suspension of rail traffic along the Lobito Corridor, disrupting a critical export route for minerals from the region’s mining sector. The line operator, Lobito Atlantic Railway, reported that “significant damage” was sustained to railway infrastructure near the Halo River between Cubal and Caimbambo, approximately 140 kilometres southeast of the coastal city of Benguela. Flooding also damaged infrastructure near the Cavaco River following heavy rainfall on… Read More Here

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Yahua Secures Lithium Export Quota from Zimbabwe After Suspension

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Constance

China’s Yahua Wins Six-Month Lithium Export Quota from Zimbabwe as Government Tightens Control Over Battery Minerals China’s Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group said on Tuesday that it had secured a six-month export quota for lithium concentrates from Zimbabwe, two months after Africa’s largest lithium producer suspended exports of the key battery material. The quota is expected to be sufficient to maintain normal production levels at the company’s Kamativi Mine, Yahua said in response to a question on an investor online Q&A platform affiliated with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The company added… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Reports Strong Tungsten, Copper and Tin Recoveries at Brandberg West

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Constance

Andrada Mining Achieves Up to 91% Tungsten Recovery at Namibia’s Brandberg West Project, Signaling Lower-Cost Production Potential Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has reported positive tungsten, copper and tin test results at the Brandberg West Project, demonstrating significant grade improvements, high metal recoveries and substantial mass reduction all of which point to the potential for a lower-cost and more efficient route to production. The initial testwork forms part of a multiphase assessment programme at Brandberg West that includes evaluating tailings and waste material from the historical mine, alongside an exploration drilling campaign.… Read More Here