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Angola is rapidly positioning itself as an emerging force in the global copper market, marking a significant shift in Africa’s approach to managing its natural resources. The country’s swift move
Copper is the backbone of modern life—powering everything from household electronics and power grids to electric vehicles and data centres. Yet while Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bradley Riviera Suppliers & Equipment Top Companies Africa Canada Copper Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) has officially ignited Africa’s largest and most advanced copper smelter at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula operation in
A key logistics artery in Africa’s copper supply chain has been temporarily severed following political unrest in Tanzania, causing ripple effects across the continent’s mining sector. The Port of Dar
By MiningFocus Africa Staff Writer Global copper markets are entering a period of heightened tension. Prices in London recently hit a 16‑month high, while BHP forecasts demand to rise by
Edited by Jayden Bagshaw Despite growing calls for diversification, Africa’s export profile remains heavily skewed toward commodities. The African Trade Report 2025 reveals that oil, gold, copper, and cocoa still
By Dowell Sichitalwe As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda announce a new “minerals-for-peace” agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, hope and skepticism collide across Central Africa.
Copper is the metal most tied to the global economy because of its essential role in sectors from transportation to manufacturing and electrification. A growing emphasis on clean energy means
Super Pit Development begins at Lumwana copper mine. Image from Barrick. The Super Pit development at Barrick’s (NYSE: GOLD) Lumwana copper mine in Zambia officially launched on Wednesday at an
The first shipment of copper destined for the United States at the Port of Lobito, Angola. (Image: Trafigura) The first US shipment of copper from mines in the Democratic Republic