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Manganese Expansion Strengthens French Mining Giant’s Position in Africa’s Battery Metals Sector 23 International Battery Metals 

Manganese Expansion Strengthens French Mining Giant’s Position in Africa’s Battery Metals Sector

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Africa’s Second-Largest Manganese Producer Boosts French Mining Company’s EV Battery Metals Strategy Africa’s growing manganese industry is attracting increased attention as a major French mining company expands its focus on battery metals needed for the global energy transition. The company is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain through increased exposure to manganese, a critical mineral used in steel production and increasingly important in battery technologies. The development involves one of Africa’s largest manganese producers, highlighting the continent’s strategic importance in supplying minerals required for clean energy… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Maintains 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Industry Processing Challenges 24 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Maintains 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Industry Processing Challenges

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Zimbabwe Reaffirms January 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Limited Domestic Processing Capacity Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with its planned ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, despite concerns from miners that the country’s domestic processing capacity remains insufficient to handle all production. The government has rejected industry calls to postpone the policy, insisting that the deadline remains unchanged as part of its long-term strategy to promote local mineral beneficiation, create jobs, and capture greater value from one of the world’s fastest-growing battery minerals. The announcement comes… Read More Here
FQM Seeks Partner for Giant Argentina Copper Project as Global Demand Surges 48 International Copper Corporate News Investment News 

FQM Seeks Partner for Giant Argentina Copper Project as Global Demand Surges

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First Quantum Minerals Explores Stake Sale in Argentina’s Taca Taca Copper Project Amid Global Copper Race First Quantum Minerals is exploring the sale of a minority stake in its Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, as major mining companies and strategic investors compete to secure exposure to one of the world’s most important metals. The Canadian mining company, which operates copper mines in Zambia and Panama, has started discussions with potential investors for a stake in the large undeveloped project, according to people familiar with the matter. Potential buyers are… Read More Here
Africa Looks to Critical Minerals as Foundation for Industrial Development 49 Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Lithium 

Africa Looks to Critical Minerals as Foundation for Industrial Development

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Africa Aims to Use Critical Minerals to Boost Industrialisation and Economic Transformation African countries are seeking to transform their vast reserves of critical minerals into a foundation for industrialisation, economic growth and greater participation in global supply chains. For decades, many African nations have exported raw minerals with limited processing taking place on the continent. However, rising global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, batteries and advanced industries has created an opportunity for countries to capture more value from their natural resources. Critical minerals such as… Read More Here
DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening 50 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening

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New DR Congo-Zambia Road Corridor to Ease Trade Bottlenecks with 2027 Opening Target A new transport corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia is expected to open in 2027 if construction remains on schedule. The Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe corridor is being developed under a concession awarded jointly by the two countries to GED Africa and includes a major bridge over the Luapula River, a cross-border road link and a one-stop border post. Located in Haut-Katanga province in the DRC, the project is designed to provide an alternative route to… Read More Here
Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project 51 Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects 

Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project

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Louis Watum Advances Kasai Copper Project as Congo Strengthens Position in Global Copper Market Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum is supporting the development of a major copper project in the Kasai region as the country seeks to expand its mining footprint and unlock new mineral resources. The Kasai copper project represents a potential new chapter for the DRC’s mining sector, which is already one of the world’s leading sources of copper and cobalt. The initiative aligns with the government’s strategy to increase mineral production, attract… Read More Here
Zimbabwe’s Only Lithium Processing Plant Lacks Capacity to Support Other Miners 52 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe’s Only Lithium Processing Plant Lacks Capacity to Support Other Miners

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Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Faces Challenge as Sole Processing Plant Cannot Handle Third-Party Supply Zimbabwe’s only lithium sulphate processing plant currently does not have the capacity to process lithium concentrates from other mining companies, raising concerns ahead of the country’s planned ban on unprocessed lithium exports. The plant, operated by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, can only process material from its own mining operations. The company said its existing facilities are operating at full capacity and cannot accommodate additional supply from other producers. Zimbabwe plans… Read More Here
Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today 53 International Energy Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today

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Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after years of load-shedding, recording more than 340 consecutive days without power cuts and a 98.9%… Read More Here
South African Gold Miner Pours First Gold as $612 Million Investment Begins to Pay Off 54 International Gold News in Brief 

South African Gold Miner Pours First Gold as $612 Million Investment Begins to Pay Off

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South African Gold Miner Achieves First Gold Pour After $612 Million Investment Milestone South African gold producer West Wits Mining has achieved its first gold pour at its Qala Shallows project, marking a major milestone after investing approximately $612 million to bring the mine into production. The first gold was processed at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Ezulwini processing plant, officially transforming West Wits from a mine developer into a gold producer. The achievement comes after years of planning, financing and construction aimed at unlocking one of South Africa’s historic gold resources. The Qala… Read More Here

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