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Battery Metals

Lithium, cobalt, graphite, vanadium and nickel, of which Africa boasts large reserves, are highly sought after for their capacity to store energy as batteries.

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Run by DRC mining experts and financed by businessman Gad Cohen, Sceplum is the fourth partner on the state-run project to formalise artisanal cobalt mining in the country.

Subscribers only Mining 03.11.2021

Botswana
Botswana tycoon Atang Makgekgenene takes a shine to BK11 diamonds

Mining magnate Atang Makgekgenene has entered the diamond business in his native country with a bang by buying rights to the BK11 mine and licences for other mines nearby at a reduced rate.

Subscribers only Mining 02.11.2021

DRC, Zambia
Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

The Chinese mining giant has suffered several setbacks at its Zambian mines, but is currently in a test phase in DRC, with a view to increasing its capacities there.

Subscribers only Mining 01.11.2021

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

An Australian court has dismissed the case made by Mauritian firm Kipoi Holdings against Chinese firm Yingkou Yangzhou's proposed takeover of Tiger Resources, the bankrupt operator of the Katanga copper mine Kipoi.

Subscribers only Mining 28.10.2021

Botswana
South African magnate Tim Tebeila pitches up in mining hub of Francistown

On 11 October, the South African magnate Tim Tebeilla registered Sekoko Resources in Botswana, possibly with an eye on the nickel mines in Francistown in the east of the country.

Subscribers only Mining 22.10.2021

DRC
Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

With the prospects for tin looking rosy over the next few years, Klaus Eckhof, a keen investor in the DRC's mining sector, is hoping to develop a tin project next to Alphamin's very high-grade Bisié deposit.

Subscribers only Mining 21.10.2021

Ivory Coast
Audit rocks San Pedro, centrepiece of Ouattara's port strategy

Abidjan has received the financial and managerial audit it commissioned on the port of San Pedro. The bombshell report could harm the facility's director general, Hilaire Lamizana.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 19.10.2021

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

GreenBank Capital and JV Capital's planned takeover of Sierra Leone's Port Loko bauxite project via Ubique Minerals may have fallen through, but they are still looking for high-potential deposits in the country and further afield on the African continent.

Subscribers only Finance, Mining 14.10.2021

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Firms hoping to help the government of Ivory Coast to draw up its five-year strategic plan for the mining sector put in their bids in early October.

Subscribers only Mining 14.10.2021

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

The debt-ridden Mowana copper mine, in liquidation since 2018, has found a buyer in the person of Gregory Elias, a Dutch wealth manager based on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 13.10.2021

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Chinese law firms have been competing to represent Pengxin shareholders who fear colossal losses after the Shanghai securities regulator launched an investigation into the firm, which produces copper in the DR Congo.

Subscribers only Mining 13.10.2021

In Focus | Africa
TotalEnergies boss Pouyanné's management charms shareholders but frazzles executives

Since he took the TotalEnergies helm in 2015, Patrick Pouyanné has ruled with a highly centralised management style that has drawn few complaints from shareholders but has sparked dissent, dissatisfaction and early departures among his exhausted executives.

Subscribers only Energy 11.10.2021

French Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné.

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

In 2020, the agreement signed by AJN Resources to buy part of the DRC's state-run company Sokimo's shares, was the talk of the town. Though the storm has passed, the situation remains unclear.

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2021

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

In Gaborone, the government of Mokgweetsi Masisi is hoping to capitalise on the sale of the assets of the former public copper-nickel-cobalt flagship BCL to promote job creation, which until now has been touted as the main weakness of its economic programme.

Subscribers only Mining 07.10.2021

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 23 September 2021.

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

The mining giant is building up its presence in Angola so as to make the most of its exploration licences.

Subscribers only Mining 06.10.2021

DRC
Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

In a class action suit against Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla and Dell brought to the US courts by 13 Congolese nationals over the use of child labour in the mines, lawyer Terry Collingsworth, argues that recent rulings regarding sex trafficking through pornographic websites and videos support his clients' case.

Subscribers only Mining 01.10.2021

Collingsworth is a labour and human rights attorney specialising in trade and international labour rights issues.

DRC
Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

Until now mainly known as the adviser to Saudi prince Al Walid bin Talal, the Frenchman Kacy Grine has been helping the DRC government to negotiate a cooperation arrangement with Russia's Alrosa in the diamond sector.

Subscribers only Mining 30.09.2021

Kacy Grine, adviser to Saudi Prince Al Walid Bin Talal.

China, DRC
Beijing scrabbles to rescue its reputation in DRC mining sector

China's supremacy in Congolese mining has recently been challenged by both the government in Kinshasa and by Washington's renewed influence in the DRC. Beijing, in a bid to counteract this trend, has overhauled its previous communications strategy to focus on transparency and human rights.

Subscribers only Mining 24.09.2021

DRC
Tensions at the top over Tenke Fungurume mine

Prime Minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge is furious that his government has no representation on the commission set up by the president's office to reassess the reserves of Tenke Fungurume Mining's copper mine.

Subscribers only Mining 17.09.2021

Namibia
Imerys to revive Okanjande graphite mine?

Is the French leader of mineral-based specialities Imerys about to reboot its graphite mining projects in Namibia?

Subscribers only Mining 16.09.2021

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Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Battery Metals

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Botswana
Botswana tycoon Atang Makgekgenene takes a shine to BK11 diamonds

DRC, Zambia
Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Botswana
South African magnate Tim Tebeila pitches up in mining hub of Francistown

DRC
Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Ivory Coast
Audit rocks San Pedro, centrepiece of Ouattara's port strategy

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

In Focus | Africa
TotalEnergies boss Pouyanné's management charms shareholders but frazzles executives

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

DRC
Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

DRC
Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

China, DRC
Beijing scrabbles to rescue its reputation in DRC mining sector

DRC
Tensions at the top over Tenke Fungurume mine

Namibia
Imerys to revive Okanjande graphite mine?

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Battery Metals

DRC Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Botswana Botswana tycoon Atang Makgekgenene takes a shine to BK11 diamonds

DRC, Zambia Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

DRC Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Botswana South African magnate Tim Tebeila pitches up in mining hub of Francistown

DRC Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Ivory Coast Audit rocks San Pedro, centrepiece of Ouattara's port strategy

Africa, Sierra Leone Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

In Focus | Africa TotalEnergies boss Pouyanné's management charms shareholders but frazzles executives

DRC The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Spotlight | Botswana Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Angola Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

DRC Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

DRC Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

China, DRC Beijing scrabbles to rescue its reputation in DRC mining sector

DRC Tensions at the top over Tenke Fungurume mine

Namibia Imerys to revive Okanjande graphite mine?

Refine your search

About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

DRC
Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Botswana
Botswana tycoon Atang Makgekgenene takes a shine to BK11 diamonds

DRC, Zambia
Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

DRC
Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

Botswana
South African magnate Tim Tebeila pitches up in mining hub of Francistown

DRC
Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Ivory Coast
Audit rocks San Pedro, centrepiece of Ouattara's port strategy

Africa, Sierra Leone
Canadian and Icelandic funds continue to target African bauxite

Ivory Coast
Abidjan gears up for mining policy overhaul

Botswana, Netherlands
Dutch offshore king Gregory Elias bags Mowana copper mine

China, DRC, South Africa
Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

In Focus | Africa
TotalEnergies boss Pouyanné's management charms shareholders but frazzles executives

DRC
The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

Spotlight | Botswana
Masisi banks on sale of BCL assets to boost his fortunes

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

DRC
Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

DRC
Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

China, DRC
Beijing scrabbles to rescue its reputation in DRC mining sector

DRC
Tensions at the top over Tenke Fungurume mine

Namibia
Imerys to revive Okanjande graphite mine?