Harnessing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth
This IMF piece describes the potential for sub-Saharan Africa to develop its critical minerals markets and processing industries amid a glob
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Lobito Corridor Investment Promotion Authority
- May 31
Lobito Corridor to Enhance Freight Capacity with 275 New Wagons from South Africa's Galison Manufacturing
In furtherance of the commitment to invest $455 million in Angola, the Lobito Atlantic Railway—a consortium of Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Ve
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 30
UAE's Role in Gold Smuggling from Africa Could Jeopardize Its Investment Ambitions on the Continent
A 2024 Swissaid report reveals that between 321 and 474 metric tons of gold are smuggled from Africa annually through artisanal mining, repr
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 24
UAE Sets the Pace for Gulf Investments in Africa’s Mining Sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a major player in Africa's critical minerals sector, driven by the global shift towards clean
Emerging Markets Business
- May 23
Navigating the Platinum Market: The Role of South Africa's 2024 Elections
South Africa's upcoming general election could significantly impact the global platinum market, with potential implications for the country'
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 17
China's BYD Postpones Chile Lithium Ambitions as U.S.'s Albemarle Gets 240,000 Metric Tons Lithium Quota Boost
Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 15
Lobito Corridor's Road Network in Angola Set To Receive €381.5 Upgrade
The U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, announced a €381.5 million investment to upgrade Angola's road network, focusing on the Lo
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 13
The Coming Ascendancy of Military Metals
Where military strategic interests increasingly intersect with resource security, this Investors News article explores the precarious positi
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 13
African Copper Powerhouses Set to Meet Growing Global Copper Demand
The leading copper producers globally in 2023 were Chile, Peru, the DRC, China, and the United States, together accounting for 59% of worldw
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 11
Singapore Surpasses Thailand, Accumulates 236.60 Metric Tons of Gold Reserves in Q1 2024
In Q1 2024, Singapore surpassed Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation with the largest gold reserves, with a total of 236.60 metric tons. S
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 10
Rwanda Ready to Drop "Conflict Mineral" Accusations Against Apple
Rwanda has strongly denied accusations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that Apple sources conflict minerals from a disputed area
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 9
Biden Must Hold Mexico Accountable For Steel Flood
This Washington Times article by Michael Stumo highlights the significant trade issues between Mexico and the United States, particularly...
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 9
Non-Resource Abundant Countries to Outpace Resource Abundant, Says World Bank
The World Bank report highlights a shift in global economic growth patterns, with non-resource countries poised to outpace their resource ab
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 6
South Africa Was Africa's Top Gold Producer in 2023
In 2023, global gold investment trends show that production reached over 3,000 tonnes, with Africa contributing 370 tonnes, or 11.67%. Despi
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 2
How the US Can Set Standards on International Deep-Sea Mineral Mining
As China advances in monopolizing these critical mineral resources on land and begins to influence deep-sea mining regulations, the U.S. fin
African Critical Minerals Writer
- May 2
The Lobito Corridor, a Route to African Development?
Veronica Bolton Smith makes the case that the participating countries in the Lobito Corridor need to do more to become part
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Apr 30
Duelling Rail Projects Hint at Intensifying Contest for Africa's Critical Minerals
The Lobito Corridor initiative is increasingly relevant in today's global context, where the demand for critical minerals for technologies a
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Apr 17
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
China remains a dominant economic force in Africa, having invested $1.8 billion in the first half of 2023 alone, marking a year-on-year incr
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Feb 15
DFC Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion
On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Feb 9
Take-Aways From the Lobito Corridor Investment Event in Lusaka on February 8, 2024
Thank you to our friends at ZNBC for this clip. They do excellent reporting and journalistic work on behalf of the people of Zambia....
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Feb 7
Ivanhoe Mines Agrees to First Long-Term Commitment to Transport Minerals via the Lobito Corridor
According to a February 7, 2024, press release from Trafigura, Ivanhoe's (JV partner is Zijin Mining) Kamoa-Kakula mine in the DRC has agree
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Feb 6
$2 Billion Copper Mine in the Lobito Corridor Could be the Largest "Discovery" in 100 Years in Zambia
The Mingomba deposit in Zambia, with portions of the deposit containing copper grades of about 5%, with average grades of 3.6%, making ...
African Critical Minerals Writer
- Feb 1
Italy and the EU Strengthen Commitment to Lobito Corridor at the 2024 Italy-Africa Summit
This week's Italy-Africa Summit witnessed the European Commission and the African Development Bank Group formalizing a €50 billion Financial
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