5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (274+ words) Fresh research from De Beers Group suggests that natural diamonds continue to enjoy robust consumer demand in the United States, providing a rare bright spot for Botswana as the southern African nation grapples with falling revenues from a prolonged downturn…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (281+ words) In 2024, the country achieved a historic milestone as extractive industry revenues reached USD 1. 73 billion. The surge was supported by higher gold prices, mining sector reforms, and efforts by the government to secure a larger share of mining profits. Gold remains…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (312+ words) Mutapa Energy Resources Chief Executive Officer Innocent Rukweza has been elected Chairman of the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe, positioning one of the country's most experienced mining executives at the helm of an industry that is increasingly central to Zimbabwe's economic…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (249+ words) Government's plan to restrict imports of goods that can be produced locally could create a larger market for Zimbabwean manufacturers, but consumers will judge the policy on three factors: affordability, quality and availability. The proposed restrictions, covering imports worth an…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (213+ words) President Samia Suluhu Hassan's recent visit to Russia has injected fresh momentum into the long-awaited USD 1 billion Mkuju River uranium project, signaling a renewed commitment by both Tanzania and Russia to advance one of Africa's most significant mining investments. "The…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (182+ words) Trendsnafrica Mozambique Tightens Control Over Critical Minerals with New Mining Law Mozambique has enacted a new mining law requiring a free 15% state stake in all mining projects and restricting exports of raw or semi-processed minerals unless linked to local processing…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (330+ words) Trendsnafrica Endeavour Steps Away from Kalana as Mali Expansion Prospects Grow Endeavour Mining has confirmed that it will not develop Mali's Kalana gold mine itself and is instead seeking local partners to acquire and advance the project. The decision marks…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (185+ words) Trendsnafrica "Morocco has granted Xtract Resources a 10-year renewable mining licence for its Amghas antimony project, positioning the country in a strategically important minerals market as governments seek alternatives to China's dominant antimony supply. Antimony is a critical mineral used…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (309+ words) Trendsnafrica South Korea Deepens Africa Partnership Amid Global Race for Critical Minerals South Korea is strengthening its strategic engagement with Africa as competition intensifies over critical minerals, technology partnerships, and resilient supply chains. At a high-level ministerial meeting in Seoul…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (229+ words) Canadian miner Giyani Metals has confirmed the economic viability of its K. Hill manganese project in Botswana, marking a major step toward developing the country's first manganese mine and advancing its efforts to diversify beyond diamonds. Traditionally used in steelmaking, manganese…...