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Africa Looks to Critical Minerals as Foundation for Industrial Development

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Constance

Africa Aims to Use Critical Minerals to Boost Industrialisation and Economic Transformation African countries are seeking to transform their vast reserves of critical minerals into a foundation for industrialisation, economic growth and greater participation in global supply chains. For decades, many African nations have exported raw minerals with limited processing taking place on the continent. However, rising global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, batteries and advanced industries has created an opportunity for countries to capture more value from their natural resources. Critical minerals such as… Read More Here

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

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance

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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DRC Moves Closer to First Lithium Export from Manono Project

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

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

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

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

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

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Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

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

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

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Constance

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

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

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

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

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

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Constance

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

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

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

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