International

A newly announced country strategy by President Emmanuel Macron signals a sharpened focus on Africa’s mining sector, positioning the continent as central to France’s long-term energy security and industrial competitiveness. As competition for minerals intensifies globally, led by China, Russia and the U.S., the strategy signals a renewed push by …

Production at the €783 million (R14.9 billion) Keliber lithium project in Finland will be phased, with Sibanye-Stillwater citing oversupply in the global lithium market. The Johannesburg-headquartered miner said that last year, prices for lithium concentrate were “well below” the project incentive price of $10,000 to $15,000 LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent). …

The Canadian business community is highly anticipating participating at the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the event is scheduled for the first week of February. In addition, the event is expected to position the country at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and …

Frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally, Metso has invested in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The plant is expected to meet growing demand and improve service for its customers. By expanding its manufacturing …

By: Eugene Dube The Bannerman Energy shares have commenced trading on the OTCQX® Best Market, having been upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. OTCQX is the top tier of OTC markets in the US market. “Bannerman’s upgrade to the OTCQX® Best Market reflects our strategy to introduce the …

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

The Deputy Minister Gaudentia Kröhne emphasized trade issues, economic resilience, and ethical sourcing, at the Angola round table. In order to promote the integrity, economic worth, and ethical sourcing of natural diamonds, Namibia has reiterated its commitment to the global natural diamond sector and called for increased cooperation among diamond-producing …

China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, highlighted the significant strides made in bilateral relations over the past five years, underscoring a deepening partnership rooted in historical ties and expanding economic cooperation. Speaking with Eagle FM, Zhao reflected on the extensive support China provided for Namibia’s independence in the 1960s, a …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

The European Commission has reconfirmed the Barroso Lithium Project as a strategic project for the EU under the CRMA Savannah Resources. According to the developer of the Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal, a ‘strategic project’ under the European Critical Raw Materials Act and Europe’s largest spodumene lithium deposit is pleased …