This IMF piece describes the potential for sub-Saharan Africa to develop its critical minerals markets and processing industries amid a glob

In furtherance of the commitment to invest $455 million in Angola, the Lobito Atlantic Railway—a consortium of Trafigura, Mota-Engil, and Ve

A 2024 Swissaid report reveals that between 321 and 474 metric tons of gold are smuggled from Africa annually through artisanal mining, repr

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a major player in Africa's critical minerals sector, driven by the global shift towards clean

South Africa's upcoming general election could significantly impact the global platinum market, with potential implications for the country'

Chile's CORFO has agreed to increase Albemarle's lithium production quota by 240,000 metric tons of lithium metal equivalent (LME), nearly 5

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

Where military strategic interests increasingly intersect with resource security, this Investors News article explores the precarious positi

The leading copper producers globally in 2023 were Chile, Peru, the DRC, China, and the United States, together accounting for 59% of worldw

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

Rwanda has strongly denied accusations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that Apple sources conflict minerals from a disputed area

This Washington Times article by Michael Stumo highlights the significant trade issues between Mexico and the United States, particularly...

The World Bank report highlights a shift in global economic growth patterns, with non-resource countries poised to outpace their resource ab

In 2023, global gold investment trends show that production reached over 3,000 tonnes, with Africa contributing 370 tonnes, or 11.67%. Despi

As China advances in monopolizing these critical mineral resources on land and begins to influence deep-sea mining regulations, the U.S. fin

Veronica Bolton Smith makes the case that the participating countries in the Lobito Corridor need to do more to become part

The Lobito Corridor initiative is increasingly relevant in today's global context, where the demand for critical minerals for technologies a

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

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

Thank you to our friends at ZNBC for this clip. They do excellent reporting and journalistic work on behalf of the people of Zambia....