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Chile Plans US$100 Billion Copper Expansion as It Seeks New Markets Beyond China 1

Chile Targets US$100 Billion Copper Investment Drive to Diversify Markets Beyond China Chile is planning a major US$100 billion investment drive to expand its copper industry and attract new buyers beyond China as global demand for the critical metal continues to rise. The world’s largest copper producer is seeking to diversify its export markets while strengthening its role in the global supply chain for minerals essential to the energy transition, including electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced technologies. Chile’s strategy aims to reduce dependence on a limited number of… Read More Here

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Barrick Invests C$20.8 Million in Kingfisher Metals to Advance Copper-Gold Exploration Project

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Barrick Acquires 9.9% Stake in Kingfisher Metals to Support Highway 37 Copper-Gold Project in Canada Global mining company Barrick Mining Corporation has invested C$20.8 million in Canadian copper and gold explorer Kingfisher Metals Corporation through a private placement, strengthening its exposure to the company’s Highway 37 project in British Columbia. Barrick subscribed for 15.4 million units priced at C$1.35 each, with each unit consisting of one common share and half of a share purchase warrant. Each full warrant allows Barrick to acquire an additional Kingfisher share at C$1.70 within the… Read More Here

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Panama Considers State-Owned Mining Company to Support Cobre Panamá Restart

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Panama Explores State Mining Company Model to Reopen First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá Copper Mine Panama is considering the creation of a state-owned mining company as part of efforts to find a pathway for the reopening of First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panamá copper mine, one of the world’s largest copper operations. The proposed state mining entity could form part of a new ownership or partnership structure that would allow the Panamanian government to take a greater role in the project while addressing legal, environmental, and political concerns that led to the… Read More Here

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AEW 2026 to Position Transmission at the Center of Africa’s Data Center Buildout

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving substantial capital deployment into Africa’s digital infrastructure. This positions high capacity hyperscale campuses as a core asset class. South Africa remains the largest digital hub on the continent, anchoring a mature data center ecosystem that is actively scaling to capture regional enterprise demand. This institutional growth underscores the necessity for synchronized development between digital infrastructure and national energy networks. This structural imperative will take center stage at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026’s dedicated AI and Data Center track: Renegade Intel,… Read More Here

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When Good Oils Go Bad Part 3

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Nitration: The Acid You Didn’t See Coming The third article in WearCheck’s series “When Good Oils Go Bad” features a discussion around nitration. Nitration is far less talked about than oxidation, yet in many engines, it is just as destructive and often more insidious. Unlike oxidation, which is driven by oxygen, nitration is the result of a lubricant reacting with nitrogen oxides (NOx) that are formed during combustion. These gases are produced under the intense heat and pressure inside the combustion chamber and find their way into the oil through… Read More Here

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Manganese Expansion Strengthens French Mining Giant’s Position in Africa’s Battery Metals Sector

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Constance0 comment

Africa’s Second-Largest Manganese Producer Boosts French Mining Company’s EV Battery Metals Strategy Africa’s growing manganese industry is attracting increased attention as a major French mining company expands its focus on battery metals needed for the global energy transition. The company is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain through increased exposure to manganese, a critical mineral used in steel production and increasingly important in battery technologies. The development involves one of Africa’s largest manganese producers, highlighting the continent’s strategic importance in supplying minerals required for clean energy… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Maintains 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Industry Processing Challenges

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Reaffirms January 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Limited Domestic Processing Capacity Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with its planned ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, despite concerns from miners that the country’s domestic processing capacity remains insufficient to handle all production. The government has rejected industry calls to postpone the policy, insisting that the deadline remains unchanged as part of its long-term strategy to promote local mineral beneficiation, create jobs, and capture greater value from one of the world’s fastest-growing battery minerals. The announcement comes… Read More Here

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FQM Seeks Partner for Giant Argentina Copper Project as Global Demand Surges

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Constance0 comment

First Quantum Minerals Explores Stake Sale in Argentina’s Taca Taca Copper Project Amid Global Copper Race First Quantum Minerals is exploring the sale of a minority stake in its Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, as major mining companies and strategic investors compete to secure exposure to one of the world’s most important metals. The Canadian mining company, which operates copper mines in Zambia and Panama, has started discussions with potential investors for a stake in the large undeveloped project, according to people familiar with the matter. Potential buyers are… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Only Lithium Processing Plant Lacks Capacity to Support Other Miners

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Faces Challenge as Sole Processing Plant Cannot Handle Third-Party Supply Zimbabwe’s only lithium sulphate processing plant currently does not have the capacity to process lithium concentrates from other mining companies, raising concerns ahead of the country’s planned ban on unprocessed lithium exports. The plant, operated by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, can only process material from its own mining operations. The company said its existing facilities are operating at full capacity and cannot accommodate additional supply from other producers. Zimbabwe plans… Read More Here

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Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after years of load-shedding, recording more than 340 consecutive days without power cuts and a 98.9%… Read More Here