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Andrada Mining to Raise N$143 Million for Uis Tin Mine Expansion in Namibia

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining Limited, a UK-listed company, has announced plans to raise up to N$143.13 million (£5.9 million) to fund key upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia. The capital will support strategic investment projects aimed at improving processing efficiency and boosting output. According to CEO Anthony Viljoen, the company will allocate approximately N$63.08 million toward the installation of ore sorters and N$43.67 million to accelerate the commissioning of the mine’s Jig plant. “These upgrades are expected to significantly enhance the mine’s processing efficiency and output,” Viljoen said. The fundraising… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Boosts Tin Production with High-Grade Goantagab Orebody in Namibia

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining, the operator of the Uis Tin Mine in Namibia, has secured a new source of high-grade tin feedstock from the Goantagab orebody, located in the Kunene Region. This strategic development is expected to significantly increase throughput and production capacity at the Uis facility, leveraging the Goantagab deposit’s historically high tin grades of up to 1.75%. The Goantagab deposit was extensively drilled by Gold Fields Namibia during the 1980s, establishing a non-JORC-compliant resource of over two million tonnes with an average tin grade of 0.95%. In addition, grab samples… Read More Here

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Alphamin Scales Back Tin Output Amid Security Threats in Eastern DRC

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Constance

JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has reported an 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in high-grade tin concentrate production from its Bisie mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the first quarter of 2024, following a temporary shutdown due to escalating regional security concerns. The company produced 4,270 tonnes of contained tin during the quarter ended March 31, down from 5,237 tonnes in Q4 2023. Operations were suspended on March 13 as insurgent groups advanced westward, reaching within 110 km of the mine. Notably, on March 20, insurgents occupied Walikale, a key town… Read More Here

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U.S. Partners with Rwanda to Secure Strategic Tin Supply Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Constance

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the growing global demand for critical minerals, the United States has announced a strategic partnership with Rwanda to secure direct access to tin—an essential metal for the electronics and renewable energy sectors. On Tuesday, a letter of intent was signed between the U.S. government, Trinity Metals (which operates in Rwanda), and Nathan Trotter & Co., a major U.S.-based tin supplier. The agreement aims to establish a direct and reliable tin supply chain between Rwanda and the American market. This initiative is part of Washington’s broader… Read More Here

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Tin Prices Recover as Commodities Show Mixed Trends in DRC’s Mining Sector

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Constance

Tin prices are showing a positive recovery this week, following a period of decline since March. As of the week from April 28 to May 3, 2025, tin is trading at USD 31,216 per tonne, up from USD 30,891 the previous week, marking a notable uptick in the market. During the week of April 21-26, 2025, tin had been trading at USD 30,891 per tonne, down from USD 35,142 the week prior (April 14-19). This decline of 5% was largely attributed to the temporary closure of Alphamin, a U.S.-based company… Read More Here

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Gold and Copper Prices Rose as Cobalt and Tin Weakened in DRC Export Market

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Foreign Trade released updated export price lists for the week of April 21, 2025, showing a mixed performance across key mining commodities. Gold and copper recorded gains after a previous week of overall declines. Gold was priced at $103.32 per gram, up from $99.34, while copper increased to $9,108.55 per tonne from $8,869.35. The previous week, both commodities had fallen, with gold slipping from $99.84 to $99.34 per gram and copper declining from $9,710.30 to $8,869.35 per tonne—a decrease of around 1%. Meanwhile,… Read More Here

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Alphamin Resumes Tin Production at Bisie Mine Following Rebel Withdrawal

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 Constance

Alphamin Resources has resumed tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 rebels withdrew from the nearby town of Walikale. The company announced that it is currently processing stockpiled tin ore, with full underground mining operations expected to restart later this month as employees return to the site. Operations at Bisie, which supplies approximately 6% of the world’s tin, were suspended in March due to the rebel group’s advance into Walikale. The M23, a militia reportedly backed by Rwanda, had earlier taken control of… Read More Here

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Alphamin Nears Tin Mine Restart in DRC After Rebel Retreat

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Constance

Alphamin Resources Corp. may soon restart operations at one of the world’s largest tin mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the area, according to a senior U.S. official. “We hope the company will resume — or at least announce plans to resume — operations soon,” said Massad Boulos, senior adviser for Africa to former U.S. President Donald Trump, during a press briefing Tuesday in Kigali, Rwanda. “We strongly encourage them to restart operations.” Toronto-listed Alphamin suspended mining at its… Read More Here

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DRC’s Tin Exports Surge in 2024 Amid Growing Global Demand

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

The mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) saw significant revenue from tin exports in 2024. According to the Ministry of Mines’ annual report, the country exported 42,953 tonnes of tin, generating an estimated USD 512.9 million in revenue from international markets. As a major player in the global tin market, the DRC continues to assert its dominance, particularly in the electronics and metallurgical industries. Of the total exports, industrial production accounted for 27,100.10 tonnes, bringing in around USD 350.2 million. The Alphamin Bisie company leads the sector,… Read More Here

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Alphamin Halts Mining at Bisie Tin Mine Amid DRC Conflict

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 Constance

TSX-V and JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has temporarily suspended mining operations at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to escalating conflict in the region. The company reported that insurgent militant groups advanced westward toward the mine site on March 9, posing a significant security risk. Prioritizing the safety of its employees and contractors, Alphamin stated that operations will remain suspended until the situation stabilizes. Only essential personnel remain on-site to oversee care, maintenance, and security. Alphamin also confirmed that peace talks between the governments of… Read More Here