The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is significantly expanding its investment in the mining sector, particularly in Africa and, to a lesser extent, Latin America. This...
Zimbabwe’s state-owned Kuvimba Mining House has announced a significant development with a $310 million deal involving a consortium of British and Chinese investors. This deal,...
As negotiations to establish rules for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters resume this week at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), African countries find themselves...
As mining activities expand across Africa, the focus on water stewardship becomes increasingly crucial. While many countries benefit from the growth in the mining sector,...
In the early years following independence, African governments reclaimed sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources previously exploited by European mining corporations. However, since the...
As the world transitions to cleaner energy solutions, the demand for critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium is projected to surge dramatically. According...
On May 27, Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, a government-backed investment entity, revealed ongoing negotiations with the Zambian government to acquire Konkola copper mines. This...
China’s presence in Africa’s mining sector has grown steadily, now accounting for approximately 8% of the continent’s mining activities, up from 6.7% in 2018. While...
On 24 May, the European Union enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a landmark legislation requiring large businesses to identify and mitigate negative...