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Nigerian govt denies ‘British lithium project’ seizure, alleges smear campaign ahead of Tinubu’s UK visit

🇳🇬 Nigerian govt denies ‘British lithium project’ seizure, alleges smear campaign ahead of Tinubu’s UK visit

Nigeria mining -0.65 · 15/03/2026

Nigeria's categorical denial of allegations surrounding the seizure of a British-backed lithium project and its subsequent transfer to Chinese operato...

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Government deploys SANDF, SAPS in joint operation to tackle organised crime hotspots

🇿🇦 Government deploys SANDF, SAPS in joint operation to tackle organised crime hotspots

South Africa mining -0.65 · 15/03/2026

South Africa's government has initiated a comprehensive security operation mobilising both the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the So...

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Oskar Lewnowski:The low-profile investor behind a $9billion push into Congo’s cobalt mines - Business Insider Africa

🌍 Oskar Lewnowski:The low-profile investor behind a $9billion push into Congo’s cobalt mines - Business Insider Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo mining +0.70 · 05/03/2026

Oskar Lewnowski:The low-profile investor behind a $9billion push into Congo’s cobalt mines  Business Insider Africa...

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South Africa’s mining regulator welcomes Rio Tinto’s $473 million Zulti South investment - Business Insider Africa

🇿🇦 South Africa’s mining regulator welcomes Rio Tinto’s $473 million Zulti South investment - Business Insider Africa

South Africa mining +0.75 · 05/03/2026

Rio Tinto's commitment of $473 million to develop the Zulti South project represents a significant vote of confidence in South Africa's mining sector ...

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2026 IWD: Underground Mining Alliance engages women entrepreneurs on rights, justice and economic empowerment

🇬🇭 2026 IWD: Underground Mining Alliance engages women entrepreneurs on rights, justice and economic empowerment

Ghana mining +0.65 · 15/03/2026

Ghana's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, which employs over 1 million people and contributes approximately $2 billion annually to the ec...

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Weather forecast | Sunday, 15 March 2026

🇿🇦 Weather forecast | Sunday, 15 March 2026

South Africa mining 0.00 · 15/03/2026

As Southern Africa transitions into autumn, the meteorological conditions observed on March 15, 2026, offer critical insights for European investors o...

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How Trump could take control of DRC’s Rubaya coltan mine from AFC/M23 rebels - The Africa Report

🌍 How Trump could take control of DRC’s Rubaya coltan mine from AFC/M23 rebels - The Africa Report

Democratic Republic of Congo mining -0.65 · 05/03/2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo's coltan reserves represent one of Africa's most strategically critical mineral assets, with global demand driven pri...

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Australia’s iron ore riches challenged by green steel and African rival - Financial Times

🌍 Australia’s iron ore riches challenged by green steel and African rival - Financial Times

Pan-African mining -0.65 · 25/10/2025

The global iron ore market is undergoing a fundamental transformation that threatens Australia's decades-long dominance and creates unprecedented oppo...

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Africa's Supply Chain Upheaval: How Geopolitical Shifts Are Reshaping Investment Opportunities Across Commodities and Trade

🇿🇼 Africa's Supply Chain Upheaval: How Geopolitical Shifts Are Reshaping Investment Opportunities Across Commodities and Trade

Zimbabwe mining -0.75 · 03/03/2026

Africa's position in global supply chains is undergoing seismic transformation, driven by a convergence of geopolitical tensions, protectionist polici...

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Africa's Economic Crossroads: How Geopolitical Tensions and Policy Missteps Are Creating a Perfect Storm for Foreign Investors

🇿🇲 Africa's Economic Crossroads: How Geopolitical Tensions and Policy Missteps Are Creating a Perfect Storm for Foreign Investors

Zambia mining +0.15 · 01/03/2026

Africa stands at a precarious inflection point. As geopolitical rivalries intensify and domestic policy environments grow increasingly unpredictable, ...

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Corazon Kwamboka: I want to have more kids, but haven’t found the right man
Botswana’s Credit Rating Is Cut by S&P on Diamond Industry Woes

🌍 Botswana’s Credit Rating Is Cut by S&P on Diamond Industry Woes

Botswana mining -0.65 · 14/03/2026

Botswana's economy has long been celebrated as Africa's stability beacon—a rare African nation that transformed mineral wealth into institutions, infr...

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South Africa Mining Exploration Falls for Seventh Year

🇿🇦 South Africa Mining Exploration Falls for Seventh Year

South Africa mining -0.75 · 13/03/2026

South Africa's mining sector faces a critical juncture as exploration investment continues its downward trajectory, marking the seventh consecutive ye...

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From rhetoric to reality: Turn Africa’s mineral wealth into jobs and industry

🇿🇦 From rhetoric to reality: Turn Africa’s mineral wealth into jobs and industry

South Africa mining +0.65 · 13/03/2026

Africa sits atop an estimated $30 trillion in mineral resources, yet remains one of the world's poorest continents. This contradiction represents both...

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Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog

🇿🇦 Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog

South Africa mining 0.00 · 14/03/2026

The cancellation of the men's super-G event at Courchevel this weekend due to severe snow and fog conditions exemplifies a growing challenge confronti...

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South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg

🇿🇦 South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg

South Africa mining +0.60 · 13/03/2026

South African authorities have intensified enforcement operations against illegal mining operations across Gauteng Province, deploying both military a...

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Rencontre avec… le nouveau DG de ZCCM, poids lourd méconnu du cuivre zambien - Jeune Afrique

🇿🇲 Rencontre avec… le nouveau DG de ZCCM, poids lourd méconnu du cuivre zambien - Jeune Afrique

Zambia mining +0.60 · 12/03/2026

The appointment of a new chief executive at Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM-IH) arrives at a critical juncture for both the parastatal entity a...

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US Blackwater founder Erik Prince reaches deal with Congo to secure mines - The EastAfrican

🌍 US Blackwater founder Erik Prince reaches deal with Congo to secure mines - The EastAfrican

Democratic Republic of Congo mining +0.35 · 17/04/2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo's decision to partner with Erik Prince, the controversial founder of Blackwater (now Academi), on mineral extraction ...

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Burkina Faso becomes Africa's gold hotspot as economic boom unlocks fresh $33 million IMF funding - Business Insider Africa

🌍 Burkina Faso becomes Africa's gold hotspot as economic boom unlocks fresh $33 million IMF funding - Business Insider Africa

Burkina Faso mining +0.75 · 19/02/2026

Burkina Faso's emergence as Africa's leading gold producer represents a transformative moment for the Sahel region, one that extends far beyond commod...

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South African rand at strongest since 2022 as precious metals surge - Reuters

🇿🇦 South African rand at strongest since 2022 as precious metals surge - Reuters

South Africa mining +0.70 · 26/01/2026

The South African rand has strengthened to levels not seen since 2022, buoyed by a surge in precious metals prices that has reinvigorated Africa's lar...

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