Battery Metals

Madagascar
Base Toliara company speeds up revision of mining investment legislation

Large-scale mining investment legislation could be updated this year, thanks in part to the lobbying of the mines minister by Base Toliara's management.

Morocco
Washington seeks to renegotiate its free trade agreement with Rabat

In line with his America First policy, US President Donald Trump sees the renegotiation of the free trade agreement between the US and Morrocco as an opportunity to promote American companies.

Morocco
Royal holding company Al Mada to open its gigafactory in June

The giant Cobco plant will produce 120,000 tonnes per year of cathode components for batteries used in electric vehicles.

Madagascar
Base Toliara seeks tax benefits and stability guarantees

Work on the $770m project will begin in 2026, but in the meantime the mining company is seeking special status under the Law on Large Mining Investments, which it considers more favourable to investors.

Tanzania
Frustrated miners hope to influence tax legislation

Two juniors, which are developing nickel and graphite projects with the support of the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP for one, and the South Korean metallurgist Posco for the other, are completing financing to be able to start production.

Morocco
As Trump looms, South Korea's gigafactories in doubt

With the possible change to the Inflation Reduction Act by the new US administration, South Korean giants LG and Samsung have decided to suspend their investment projects in Morocco's electric battery sector.

Morocco
Washington plans to strengthen embassies to counter Beijing

In response to China consolidating its foothold on the African continent, the US administration is gearing up to reorganise its diplomatic network. Morocco is one of the key countries that will be targeted by this restructuring.

Morocco
Managem's labs doing good business

The mining subsidiary of the Al Mada royal holding company aims to become a service provider for mining companies interested in Morocco's subsoil, which is now accessible to international groups.

Madagascar
The drivers behind Base Toliara mine project revival

Andry Rajoelina suspended the ilmenite megaproject in 2019 under pressure from local communities, but this time it enjoys solid local support.

The New Guard
Zimbabwe, Kenya, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

ZimbabweFaith Mutete advocating for women in mining

KenyaMtamu Kililo uses bold materials to build construction industry

SenegalSerigne Mansour Gaye champions British business in Dakar