Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports, Pushes for Local Refining
Guinea has banned the export of raw gold as the government moves to increase local processing and ensure more value from the country’s mineral resources remains within the country. The
World’s Top 50 Mining Companies Reach $2.17 Trillion in Market Value
The world’s largest publicly traded mining companies continued their strong recovery in 2026, with the combined market capitalisation of the Top 50 reaching $2.17 trillion at the end of July,
Chinese Mining Companies Reject Uranium Claims as DR Congo Tightens Control Over Copper and Cobalt Exports
KINSHASA, DRC – Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have dismissed allegations that their cobalt products contain excessive levels of uranium, describing the claims as
DR Congo Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports to Accelerate Local Mineral Processing
KINSHASA, DRC – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced an immediate ban on exports of copper and cobalt concentrates as the government intensifies efforts to promote domestic mineral
Zambia’s Copper Ambitions Face Crucial Election Test as Mining Sector Eyes 3 Million-Tonne Future
As Zambia prepares for next week’s general elections, the country’s mining industry is looking beyond the political contest to the future of one of Africa’s most important copper sectors. With
Zambia Tightens Copper Export Rules To Drive Local Manufacturing
Zambia is stepping up efforts to capture greater value from its mineral resources by restricting exports of unrefined copper and encouraging international investors to establish local processing and manufacturing facilities.
South Africa’s Coal Exports Gain Momentum As Richards Bay Recovery Continues
South Africa’s coal export industry is showing renewed signs of recovery as improving rail performance enables higher export volumes through the Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), one of the world’s
Zimbabwe Opens Maputo Export Route For Lithium Shipments
Zimbabwe has officially begun exporting lithium concentrate through Mozambique’s Port of Maputo, marking an important milestone in strengthening regional logistics and improving access to international markets for one of Africa’s
Africa Pushes to Turn Critical Minerals into a Driver of Industrialisation and Value Addition
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – African governments have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the continent’s vast critical mineral resources into a catalyst for industrialisation, economic diversification and sustainable development, calling for
Ghana’s Artisanal Gold Boom Drives Record Output and $11 Billion in Export Earnings
Ghana is poised for another record year in artisanal gold production, with small-scale miners emerging as the country’s largest gold producers and powering billions of dollars in export earnings that