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South African Gold Miner Pours First Gold as $612 Million Investment Begins to Pay Off 1

South African Gold Miner Achieves First Gold Pour After $612 Million Investment Milestone South African gold producer West Wits Mining has achieved its first gold pour at its Qala Shallows project, marking a major milestone after investing approximately $612 million to bring the mine into production. The first gold was processed at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini processing plant, officially transforming West Wits from a mine developer into a gold producer. The achievement comes after years of planning, financing and construction aimed at unlocking one of South Africa’s historic gold resources. The Qala… Read More Here

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Nova Africa Plans $21 Million Restart of Botswana Gold Mine

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Nova Africa Announces $21 Million Investment to Restart Botswana Gold Mining Operations Nova Africa Resources is planning a US$21 million investment to restart gold mining operations in Botswana, as the company seeks to revive production and unlock the value of the country’s mineral resources. The project involves the redevelopment of a previously inactive gold mine, with funding expected to support mine rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrades, exploration activities and the preparation of the operation for renewed production. Botswana is widely recognised for its diamond industry, but the government has been working to… Read More Here

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Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s $2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Trafigura Exits Angola’s $2 Billion Power Plant Project, Raising Questions Over Energy Expansion Plans Global commodities company Trafigura has withdrawn from a planned US$2 billion power project in Angola, creating uncertainty around one of the country’s major energy infrastructure developments. The project, which was expected to support Angola’s electricity generation capacity and strengthen industrial growth, was part of broader efforts to expand the country’s energy infrastructure and improve power supply reliability. Trafigura’s decision to step away comes after challenges surrounding the project’s development, financing structure and long-term commercial viability. The… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Lithium Mine Halts Operations Following Dispute Between Chinese Investor and Former Owners A lithium mining operation in Zimbabwe has suspended production following a dispute involving its Chinese investor and former shareholders, highlighting ongoing challenges facing the country’s growing critical minerals sector. The company, which operates one of Zimbabwe’s lithium projects, was forced to halt activities after disagreements emerged over ownership, financial obligations and operational control. Zimbabwe has positioned lithium as a key strategic mineral as global demand for battery materials continues to grow. The country has attracted significant investment… Read More Here

International Energy

Africa’s Battery Race Shifts Toward Manufacturing as Investment in Energy Storage Grows

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance

Africa is moving beyond raw mineral exports as investment increases in battery manufacturing, processing and clean energy supply chains Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain is beginning to evolve, with countries moving beyond the export of critical minerals and focusing on developing local processing and battery manufacturing capacity. The continent holds some of the world’s largest reserves of minerals essential for battery production, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese and nickel. However, for decades, much of this value has been captured outside Africa, with raw materials exported for processing… Read More Here

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China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance

China Expands Investment Cooperation with Namibia in Critical Minerals, Energy and Economic Development China and Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure and critical minerals, following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing. The discussions marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs and diversify its economy. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China for seven days as part of her government’s push to secure investment from one of the world’s largest economies and leading… Read More Here

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MMG Sets Course for World-Class Khoemacau Copper Operation

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Constance

MMG Khoemacau Targets Over 200,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production Through Major Botswana Expansion MMG is advancing an ambitious long-term growth strategy for its Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, with plans to increase annual copper production to more than 200,000 tonnes through phased expansion, operational optimisation and continued exploration. Speaking at the 2026 Future of Mining Summit, MMG Integrated Asset Strategy Manager Xiaoliang Liu outlined the company’s vision to transform Khoemacau into a world-class copper operation capable of meeting growing global demand for the metal, which is critical to the… Read More Here

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BHP Secures First Environmental Approval for $14.7 Billion Escondida Copper Expansion

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

BHP Wins Environmental Approval to Begin Major Expansion of Chile’s Escondida Copper Mine BHP Group has secured its first major environmental approval for the expansion of the Escondida copper mine in Chile, allowing the company to begin early-stage work on a broader investment programme worth up to $14.7-billion. Chile’s Antofagasta Environmental Assessment Commission approved initial works covering sulphide leaching activities and electricity infrastructure upgrades, a BHP spokesperson confirmed. The first phase of the expansion is expected to cost about $1.3-billion and will be followed by further upgrades to mining and… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Reports Strong Quarter as Tin Production Rises and Namibia Projects Advance

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

Andrada Mining Boosts Tin Production and Advances Lithium and Tungsten Projects in Namibia Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported a strong first quarter ended May 31, with increased tin production at its Uis mine, positive exploration results at Lithium Ridge and further development progress across its Namibian portfolio. At the Uis tin mine in Namibia, quarterly tin production increased by 20% to 286 tonnes, while tin concentrate production rose by 16% to 473 tonnes. The company attributed the improvement to ongoing processing plant upgrades and improved mining performance. Andrada CEO Anthony… Read More Here

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Cobre Records Positive Cash Flow at Chile Copper Project as Turnaround Plan Gains Momentum

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

Cobre’s Sierra Atacama Copper Project Generates Positive Cash Flow After Operational Turnaround in Chile ASX-listed copper producer Cobre has achieved positive operating cash flow at its Sierra Atacama copper project in Chile, just two months after taking operational control of the mine. The company reported operating cash flow of $644,000 (A$900,000) in April and $601,000 (A$860,000) in May, following the implementation of a turnaround programme focused on improving production performance and reducing costs. Cobre took control of the operation at the end of March and has since introduced measures targeting… Read More Here