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DRC Moves Closer to First Lithium Export from Manono Project 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

DRC Moves Closer to First Lithium Export from Manono Project

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DR Congo Prepares for First Lithium Exports from Manono as Government Pushes Project Development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving closer to its first lithium exports from the Manono lithium project, one of Africa’s most significant undeveloped lithium resources. The development marks an important step for the country as it seeks to expand its role in the global critical minerals market, particularly as demand for lithium continues to grow due to its use in electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems and renewable energy technologies. DR Congo’s Minister of… Read More Here
DRC’s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Copper Lithium 

DRC’s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations

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DR Congo Health Crisis Raises Concerns Over Cobalt and Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing growing concerns over the impact of a worsening health crisis on its critical mineral industry, with potential consequences for the country’s mineral trade and global supply chains. The DRC is the world’s leading producer of cobalt and a major supplier of other strategic minerals, including copper and lithium-related resources, which are essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. The health challenges have raised concerns among industry… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes 3 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes

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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
Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges 4 Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Lithium Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges

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Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges Africa is emerging as a key player in the global race for critical minerals, with the continent holding significant deposits of resources essential for artificial intelligence, renewable energy technologies and advanced industries. The continent is estimated to hold a substantial share of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, lithium, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements. These minerals are increasingly important for manufacturing electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, data centres and other technologies… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Reports Strong Quarter as Tin Production Rises and Namibia Projects Advance 5 International Corporate News Lithium Tin 

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

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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
Tyranna Resources Sells Namibe Lithium Project to Sinomine for $1.44 Million 6 International Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

Tyranna Resources Sells Namibe Lithium Project to Sinomine for $1.44 Million

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Tyranna Resources Divests Angola Lithium Project to Sinomine, Redirecting Funds to Chinguar Gold Development Australian-listed Tyranna Resources has agreed to sell its interest in the Namibe lithium and caesium project in southern Angola to Sinomine Resource Group for $1.44 million, allowing the company to focus on new exploration opportunities in Angola. The transaction involves the sale of Tyranna subsidiary Angolan Minerals’ 90% interest in AM Mauritius, the holding company for the Namibe project, to Sinomine Resource (Guangdong Hengqin) Supply Chain Co, a subsidiary of Sinomine Resource Group. The deal remains… Read More Here
Nigeria Unveils Major Critical Minerals Discovery in Kaduna and Lithium Reserves Near Abuja 7 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Nigeria Unveils Major Critical Minerals Discovery in Kaduna and Lithium Reserves Near Abuja

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Nigeria Discovers World-Class Polymetallic Mineral Province in Kaduna and 3.3 Million Tonnes of Lithium Near Abuja Nigeria has announced the discovery of a significant polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, alongside confirmed lithium reserves estimated at 3.3 million metric tonnes at a separate site near Abuja. The announcements were made at the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit 2026 in Abuja, underscoring the country’s push to diversify its economy beyond oil dependence. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, described the Kaduna discovery as a major milestone for… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Lithium Miners Seek Extension Ahead of 2027 Export Ban on Concentrates 8 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Lithium Miners Seek Extension Ahead of 2027 Export Ban on Concentrates

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Zimbabwe Lithium Producers Request Delay to 2027 Concentrate Export Ban as Processing Capacity Lags Lithium miners in Zimbabwe are urging the government to extend deadlines for building local processing facilities ahead of a planned January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports, an industry executive said on Thursday. Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, has been pushing mining companies to increase local beneficiation in order to retain more value from its rapidly growing battery minerals sector. The government has already introduced lithium concentrate export quotas and imposed a 16% export tax, following… Read More Here
Governance Concerns Shadow DRC’s Massive Manono Lithium Project 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

Governance Concerns Shadow DRC’s Massive Manono Lithium Project

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DRC’s Manono Lithium Deposit Faces Transparency and Governance Concerns Amid $2 Billion Mining Push Located in Tanganyika Province, the Manono site hosts one of the world’s largest untapped hard-rock lithium deposits. As global demand for lithium continues to rise due to its critical role in battery manufacturing and the energy transition, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a strategically important player in the international minerals market. However, despite growing investment interest in the Manono project, persistent concerns remain over governance, transparency, and the management of mining partnerships… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom 10 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

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DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here

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