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Copper

Copper plays a key role in the economies of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, and is produced throughout Africa, from Morocco in the north down to Botswana, Namibia and South Africa in the south and Uganda and Eritrea in the east.

Benin
Talon goes all-out to boost mining sector

Benin has embarked on several initiatives aimed at giving its sluggish mining sector a boost, including revising its mining code, mapping its resources and setting up a stone-processing plant.

Subscribers only Mining 26.11.2021

DRC
Tenke Fungurume Mining hounded by subcontractor KCS over unpaid services

Already in trouble with the Congolese authorities, Tenke Fungurume Mining is now facing a hearing involving one of the subcontractors at its copper mine, which is seeking the enforcement of a British arbitration ruling on unpaid invoices.

Subscribers only Mining 18.11.2021

Angola
Up for reelection, Lourenço makes diamond industry successes shine

The Angola International Diamond Conference will soon take place in the diamond hub of Saurimo to highlight the progress made in the industry since João Lourenço became president.

Subscribers only Mining 16.11.2021

Inner circles | Zambia
Hakainde Hichilema shakes up State House to eclipse ancien régime

Outside of Zambia the new president is trying to come across as a reformer who will extricate the country from its massive debts. To do so, he is counting on both his cabinet and a State House made up of political companions and close acquaintances where, three months after the election, the power balance is still shifting.

Subscribers only Politics 12.11.2021

Botswana
Canadians dig into Botswana's copper market

In a historic year for growth in the copper sector, the Matsitama project, which has been in receivership since 2015, has found a new buyer: the Canadian Eastport Ventures.

Subscribers only Mining 12.11.2021

Canadian owner of Eastport Ventures, Rick Bonner.

Botswana
African Energy Resources to remove its Botswanan coal business from Australian Securities Exchange

With the business climate increasingly unfavourable for investment in coal, African Energy Resources plans to hive off its Botswanan coal assets from its Australian parent company, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. They will in future be held by a non-listed company, away from the sight of conscientious investors.

Subscribers only Mining 09.11.2021

Tanzania
Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

As the demand for electric batteries increases, so does the demand for graphite. Yet Marvel Gold, formerly Graphex, is taking one more step toward reducing their exposure in Chilolo. The Magufuli era left a bad taste in international juniors' mouths and Samia Suluhu Hassan has not convinced them things have changed.

Subscribers only Mining 04.11.2021

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

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

Africa, UAE
Ex-Rio Tinto exec Alan Davies gears up for his first diamond auction in Dubai

The former head of energy and minerals at Rio Tinto, who was ousted in 2016 after the Simandougate affair, is now solidly established on the Dubai diamond scene, where the majority of African diamonds are traded.

Subscribers only Mining 29.10.2021

Alan Davies, ex-head of energy and minerals at Rio Tinto.

Africa, Netherlands
Prince Jaime de Bourbon-Parme adds lustre to China's image

To improve their reputation in the eyes of Western investors and partners, Chinese mining companies in Africa teamed up with a leading proponent of responsible mining, the Dutch prince Jaime de Bourbon-Parme, for a conference on ESG.

Free access Mining 28.10.2021

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

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

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

The Mwinilunga area, which is rich in gold in a country that has long focused on copper, has remained relatively excluded from Zambia's economic development. Yet elected officials in the region, particularly those from the party of new president Hichilema, want to see this change.

Subscribers only Mining 18.10.2021

Zambia's new president, Hakainde Hichilema

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

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

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

Alpha Exploration, which is probing Eritrea's subsoil, has formally begun the procedure for a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which Nevsun Resources left in 2018 in the midst of a trial related to accusations of forced labour at its Eritrean mine.

Subscribers only Finance, Mining 05.10.2021

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.

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Copper

Benin
Talon goes all-out to boost mining sector

DRC
Tenke Fungurume Mining hounded by subcontractor KCS over unpaid services

Angola
Up for reelection, Lourenço makes diamond industry successes shine

Inner circles | Zambia
Hakainde Hichilema shakes up State House to eclipse ancien régime

Botswana
Canadians dig into Botswana's copper market

Botswana
African Energy Resources to remove its Botswanan coal business from Australian Securities Exchange

Tanzania
Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

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

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

Africa, UAE
Ex-Rio Tinto exec Alan Davies gears up for his first diamond auction in Dubai

Africa, Netherlands
Prince Jaime de Bourbon-Parme adds lustre to China's image

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

DRC
Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

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

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

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC
Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

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Senegal Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

East Africa's hotly contested coffee sector

Copper

Benin Talon goes all-out to boost mining sector

DRC Tenke Fungurume Mining hounded by subcontractor KCS over unpaid services

Angola Up for reelection, Lourenço makes diamond industry successes shine

Inner circles | Zambia Hakainde Hichilema shakes up State House to eclipse ancien régime

Botswana Canadians dig into Botswana's copper market

Botswana African Energy Resources to remove its Botswanan coal business from Australian Securities Exchange

Tanzania Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

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

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

Africa, UAE Ex-Rio Tinto exec Alan Davies gears up for his first diamond auction in Dubai

Africa, Netherlands Prince Jaime de Bourbon-Parme adds lustre to China's image

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

DRC Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Zambia With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

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

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

Angola Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Benin
Talon goes all-out to boost mining sector

DRC
Tenke Fungurume Mining hounded by subcontractor KCS over unpaid services

Angola
Up for reelection, Lourenço makes diamond industry successes shine

Inner circles | Zambia
Hakainde Hichilema shakes up State House to eclipse ancien régime

Botswana
Canadians dig into Botswana's copper market

Botswana
African Energy Resources to remove its Botswanan coal business from Australian Securities Exchange

Tanzania
Marvel Gold reduces exposure to graphite despite record demand and Suluhu Hassan's promises

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

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

Africa, UAE
Ex-Rio Tinto exec Alan Davies gears up for his first diamond auction in Dubai

Africa, Netherlands
Prince Jaime de Bourbon-Parme adds lustre to China's image

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

DRC
Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Zambia
With his ally Hichilema in power, Mwinilunga MP presses for his gold-rich region to be developed

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

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

Angola
Chilean geologist steers Anglo American's quest for copper

Eritrea
Eritrean mining projects return to Toronto Stock Exchange

DRC
Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal