India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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PanAfGeo+ Trains Over 1,750 African Mining Experts
The Pan African Geology Programme (PanAfGeo+) has trained more than 1,750 mining professionals from 54 African countries, playing a key role in helping to grow the mining sector across the …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Landmark Treaty to Protect Greater Mapungubwe Conservation Area
In a major step towards regional environmental protection and cultural preservation, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe have officially signed a treaty establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA). This …
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Zimbabwe’s Gold Production Up 27% in May 2025 as Small-Scale Miners Drive Growth.
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector has recorded strong growth in May 2025, with official figures showing a 27.6 per cent rise in deliveries compared to the same period …
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Uganda’s Goods Exports Surge in April, Narrowing Trade Deficit Growth Despite High Imports.
Uganda’s economy received a strong push in April as goods exports recorded their fastest growth in over a year, giving hope to the country’s trade outlook. According to official data …
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AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings Focus on Making Africa’s Capital Work for Its Own Growth
Africa is moving into a new chapter that could define its future not by problems, but by opportunities. With a fast-growing population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the …
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Nigeria’s Gas Wealth and the Promise of MDGIF: Turning Potential into Prosperity
With over 206 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Nigeria holds one of the largest gas reserves in the world, yet decades of underutilisation have kept this abundant resource from …
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Kenya’s Crude Oil Sale from Turkana Sparks Revenue Sharing Dispute
Kenya has earned Sh247 million from the sale of crude oil extracted from Turkana County, but this achievement has been overshadowed by a serious disagreement over how the money should …