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Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition 21 Corporate News Energy International 

Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition

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Sonangol Unveils Plan for 100+ EV Charging Points and Solar Expansion to Drive Angola’s Energy Transition Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has announced plans to deploy more than 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) across the country by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management of Energy Assets Department at Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies, ahead of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition. The initiative is… Read More Here
urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia 22 Corporate News 

urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia

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Eurasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia, with investments exceeding US$142 million Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a global metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg, has opened the Khromtau wind farm in Kazakhstan with a capacity of 150 megawatts of green energy. The project is one of the largest renewable energy facilities in Kazakhstan and Central Asia and required an investment of more than US$142 million. The wind farm is located in the Aktobe Region and… Read More Here
DRC Secures $21 Billion Investment from Al Mansour Holding 23 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Secures $21 Billion Investment from Al Mansour Holding

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DR Congo Signs $21 Billion Deals with Al Mansour Holding to Boost Infrastructure and Industry On 2nd September 2025, Sheikh Al-Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, head of Al Mansour Holding and cousin of Qatar’s Emir, arrived in Kinshasa to finalize a landmark investment partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The visit culminated in the signing of 18 agreements worth a total of $21 billion, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The signing ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba… Read More Here
FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon 24 Mining in Zambia Corporate News 

FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon

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First Quantum Minerals Sponsors 2025 Absa Marathon, Boosting Community Health and Inclusivity First Quantum Minerals (FQM) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and community inclusivity by serving as the official sponsor of the 2025 Absa Marathon, which recorded a historic turnout. The marathon underscored the power of sport in fostering national pride and community development. FQM Country Director, Anthony Mukutuma, emphasized that the company’s sponsorship reflects its core values. “At FQM, we believe sport embodies the principles that drive progress – discipline, teamwork, endurance, and determination. Supporting this marathon… Read More Here
Global Nickel Prices Rise as EV and Battery Demand Boost Market 25 Nickel Battery Metals News in Brief 

Global Nickel Prices Rise as EV and Battery Demand Boost Market

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Nickel Prices Climb Amid Rising Demand for Batteries and Electric Vehicles Nickel, a critical metal for batteries and the electromobility industry, continued to gain ground in early September 2025. During the week of September 1–6, the price per ton reached USD 13,297.91, up from USD 13,180.61 the previous week—a modest increase of 0.88%, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade price listings. This steady rise reflects sustained global demand, driven by the energy transition and the growing adoption of electric vehicles, where nickel is a key component in lithium-ion batteries.… Read More Here
DRC Mining Audit Reveals Mismanagement of 0.3% Community Development Funds 26 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mining Audit Reveals Mismanagement of 0.3% Community Development Funds

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DRC Court of Auditors Uncovers Widespread Mismanagement of Mining Community Funds The Court of Auditors of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) released a critical audit report on September 3, 2025, exposing serious mismanagement of the 0.3% allocation of mining company turnover designated for community development projects. Established under Article 258 bis of the DRC Mining Code, this fund is intended to mitigate the adverse impacts of mining on local communities. The report was presented to the Minister of State for Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National Solidarity, Ève Bazaiba,… Read More Here
Congolese Gold Price Sees Modest Uptick Amid Global Market Stability 27 Mining in DRC Economy Gold News in Brief 

Congolese Gold Price Sees Modest Uptick Amid Global Market Stability

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Congolese Gold Price Rises to $108.71 per Gram as Global Markets Remain Stable The price of Congolese gold experienced a slight increase on international markets, reaching USD 108.71 per gram for the week of September 1–6, 2025, up from USD 108.10 the previous week. This represents a modest rise of 0.56%, according to the National Commission of Mercuriales. Although contained, this increase reflects the current stability of gold on global stock markets. The precious metal continues to serve as a safe haven amid economic uncertainties and speculative market movements. In… Read More Here
DRC Civil Society Urges Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in Haut-Uélé 28 Mining in DRC Gold 

DRC Civil Society Urges Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in Haut-Uélé

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DRC’s Haut-Uélé Faces Environmental Threats from Illegal Gold Mining by Foreigners, Civil Society Calls for Expulsions The Congolese League for the Fight against Corruption (LICOCO) has raised alarm over the anarchic and illegal exploitation of gold in Haut-Uélé province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The civil society organization is urging the provincial governor to expel illegal operators, particularly Chinese nationals and other foreigners. In a press release dated September 4, 2025, LICOCO Executive Secretary Ernest Mpararo expressed concerns about the environmental impact of illegal mining activities, including river pollution and… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Fast-Tracks Copper Development at Mumbwa Project in Zambia 29 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Fast-Tracks Copper Development at Mumbwa Project in Zambia

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Prospect Resources Accelerates Mumbwa Copper Project in Zambia with Maiden 107Mt Resource Australia-listed Prospect Resources is positioning itself as a fast-moving copper developer in Zambia, with Managing Director Sam Hosack telling delegates at the Africa Down Under conference that the company’s Mumbwa project has the scale, grade, and location to support a long-life copper operation. Prospect previously sold its Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe in 2022, delivering a strong return to shareholders. The company has since shifted its focus to Zambia’s North-Western Province, home to major operations such as First… Read More Here
Burkina Faso Clarifies Govt’s Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as Optional Under New Mining Code 30 International Gold 

Burkina Faso Clarifies Govt’s Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as Optional Under New Mining Code

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Burkina Faso Assures Investors: State’s Stake in WAF’s Kiaka Gold Mine Optional, Not Mandatory Burkina Faso’s director-general of the mining registry, Mamadou Sagnon, has sought to reassure investors that the government’s request for a larger stake in West African Resources’ (WAF) new Kiaka gold mine is not an obligation but an option under the country’s updated mining legislation. Speaking at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Sagnon explained that the July 2024 Mining Code increased the State’s free-carried interest in mining projects from 10% to 15%, while also allowing… Read More Here

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