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Canada and Germany Deepen Critical Minerals and Energy Partnership with New Joint Declaration 1

Canada and Germany Sign Agreement to Secure Critical Minerals, Hydrogen Trade and Energy Supply Chains BERLIN – Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on critical minerals and energy cooperation on Tuesday, strengthening ties between the two countries as demand surges for materials vital to electric vehicles, clean energy, and advanced technologies. The agreement, announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to Germany, commits both countries to securing supply chains, expanding R&D collaboration, and co-funding projects across industries such as defence, aerospace, and clean energy. “Canada has immense potential… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership

DRC and Japan Partner to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AI and Satellite Technology

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo Teams Up with Japan to Boost Mineral Discovery Using AI and Geospatial Tech On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Japanese company Solafune signed a strategic partnership to advance mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Congolese Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, initiates its first phase immediately. The partnership introduces a cutting-edge platform that integrates satellite remote sensing, geospatial data,… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Economy Partnership

Zambia Secures $30.1 Million in Trade Deals to Boost Angola Partnerships at FILDA 2025

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Constance

Zambian Firms Seal $30.1 Million in Deals at Angola’s FILDA Trade Fair Luanda — The Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) has announced that Zambian companies secured an estimated US$30.1 million in trade deals during the 40th Edition of the Angola International Trade Fair (FILDA 2025). The agreements reflect growing interest from Zambian businesses in expanding partnerships with Angolan companies across multiple sectors. In a statement released Monday, the ZDA confirmed that 20 Zambian companies participated in a trade mission from July 24–26 in Luanda, signing agreements in industries including manufacturing, agro-processing,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Partnership Technology & Innovation

DRC Partners with Japan’s Firm to Boost Mining Sector with AI and Satellite Technology

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Constance

DRC Signs Groundbreaking AI and Satellite Data Partnership with Japan’s Solafune to Revolutionize Mining Sector The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining industry reached a significant technological milestone on Friday, July 18, 2025, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Solafune, a Japanese technology company specializing in satellite data mining and artificial intelligence. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Mines, was presided over by the Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Minister of Mines and attended by… Read More Here

Corporate News International Partnership

BHP Accelerates Electrification with New Battery Technology Partnerships in China

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Constance

BHP Partners with CATL and BYD’s FinDreams to Accelerate Battery-Powered Mining and Cut Emissions Global mining giant BHP is ramping up its electrification strategy through preliminary agreements with two leading Chinese battery manufacturers. These initiatives aim to integrate advanced battery technologies across BHP’s worldwide operations. On Monday, the Melbourne-based company announced the signing of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs): one with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), and the other with FinDreams Battery (FDB), a subsidiary of the BYD Group. Under its agreement with CATL, BHP will explore the development… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Partnership Transport and Logistics

Lobito Corridor Gains Global Momentum as Zambia Deepens EU-Italy Partnerships

June 23, 2025June 24, 2025 Constance

Zambia has strengthened its global development partnerships following a high-level summit on the Mattei Plan and the European Union’s Global Gateway, held in Rome. The meeting, co-hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed Italy and the EU’s support for Zambia through the transformative Lobito Corridor Project. Representing Zambia at the summit was Minister of Finance and National Planning, Hon. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane. The event brought together top officials from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, with discussions centered… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Partnership

Angola and DRC Deepen Strategic Ties Through Oil and Infrastructure Cooperation

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Constance

Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are strengthening their bilateral relationship through joint hydrocarbon exploration, power grid integration, and regional transport development. Key projects such as the co-development of Block 14/23 in the Maritime Zone of Common Interest, electricity interconnection initiatives, and the Lobito Corridor railway are expected to advance cross-border trade and energy security, underscoring the value of regional collaboration. In April, Angola’s government approved a landmark agreement defining revenue sharing and compliance terms for Block 14/23, a key offshore oil concession jointly developed with the DRC.… Read More Here

International Energy Partnership

India and Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with Energy, Defence, and Tech Agreements

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 Constance

India and Angola have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership, signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering energy, defence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and more. The agreements coincided with Angolan President João Lourenço’s landmark state visit to India—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. During delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the visit as “historic,” noting its importance in deepening not just India-Angola relations, but also broader India-Africa cooperation. The visit comes as the two countries celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations. “India… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy Partnership

Mozambique Signs Energy Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe to Boost Regional Integration

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 Constance

The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional energy integration, industrialization, and sustainable development in Southern Africa. The MoUs were signed during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo and align with the goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The agreement with Zambia lays the groundwork for the development of a gas pipeline linking the Mozambican city of Beira to Ndola in… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Partnership

DRC Partners with Former US Navy SEAL Erik Prince to Secure Mining Revenues

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed an agreement with Erik Prince, a former US Navy SEAL and founder of the private military company Blackwater, to help secure its mining revenues. The agreement, reached several months ago before the January 2025 rebel offensive by M23 forces, aims to improve transparency in the extractive industries and ensure that production and revenues are distributed in line with the Congolese Mining Code. The initiative targets smuggling and corruption, which continue to cause substantial revenue losses. Initial operations were reportedly planned for the… Read More Here