Lobito Atlantic Railway Restarts DRC Copper Shipments Following Flood Damage Repairs

Lobito Corridor Resumes DRC Copper Exports After Flood Repairs Restore Rail Link Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has received its first copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo since restoring a flood-damaged section of the Lobito Corridor, reopening a critical export route for Central African minerals. The rail link between the Port of Lobito and Huambo had been closed for approximately two months after severe flooding damaged infrastructure along the route. Following emergency repair works,

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Swakop Uranium and Sonangol Partner to Advance Critical Minerals Development

Angola’s Sonangol Deepens Critical Minerals Strategy With Swakop Uranium Partnership Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Namibia-based Swakop Uranium, marking a strategic step in Angola’s push to diversify beyond hydrocarbons into the global critical minerals sector. While financial details were not disclosed, the agreement is expected to cover exploration, project development, and technical cooperation focused on minerals essential to the energy transition, including uranium and other strategic resources.

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DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages

DRC Considers Equity in Zambia Power Project to Boost Copper Output and Tackle Energy Deficit The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering taking an equity stake in a $270 million cross-border electricity project with Zambia, as persistent power shortages threaten production in one of the world’s most important copper regions. According to the finance ministry, the proposed investment would give Kinshasa a direct role in developing a 200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line linking Kalumbila in

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Angola Tightens Mining Regulation in Huíla Amid Push for Digital Reform and Investment Protection

Angola Boosts Mining Oversight in Huíla as Government Targets Illegal Mining and Advances Digital Licensing System Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, conducted a working visit to Huíla Province this Monday, where he led a consultation meeting with operators in the ornamental stone sector. The discussions focused on key industry challenges, including licensing procedures, sector registration, and the rollout of digital systems for mining administration. The meeting took place in Lubango

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Botswana Deepens Economic Diversification with New Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Deals with Oman

Botswana signs strategic mineral, oil, and renewable energy agreements with Oman to diversify economy beyond diamonds Botswana has signed a series of agreements with Oman aimed at strengthening cooperation in mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure, and renewable energy development, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The agreements were concluded during a state visit to Oman by President Duma Boko, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. According to

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Angola Establishes Technical Commission to Advance Digital Mining Licensing System

Angola Launches Digital Mining Registry to Streamline Licensing, Boost Transparency, and Attract Investment Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has appointed a Multidisciplinary Technical Commission to oversee the digitisation of the licensing process for mining activities in the country, marking a major step toward modernising the sector’s regulatory framework. The initiative includes the implementation of the Angola Digital Mining Registry System (CMA), designed to support Objective 37.1 of Angola’s National Development

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Angola Launches Digital Mining Registry to Modernise Licensing and Boost Transparency

Angola Implements Digital Mining Registry (CMA) to Streamline Licensing and Attract Investment Angola has taken a major step toward modernising its mining sector with the appointment of a Multidisciplinary Technical Commission to oversee the digitisation of the licensing process for mining activities. The initiative follows the implementation of the Angola Digital Mining Registry System (CMA) and forms part of the country’s broader public administration digital transformation agenda. The reform is aligned with Objective 37.1 of

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Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue

Ghana Launches ASM Gold Formalisation Program Targeting $20 Billion in Annual Foreign-Exchange Inflows Ghana plans to direct approximately 127 metric tons of artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) gold annually into official trade channels under revised sector reforms, aiming to increase foreign-exchange earnings and curb smuggling, Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Wednesday. Across Africa, ASM gold leakage costs countries billions each year as undeclared production is smuggled through porous borders to global trading hubs such as

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Angola Moves Forward on Key Mineral Projects with Focus on Execution and Capacity Building

Angola Reports Progress on Mineral, Oil, and Gas Structuring Projects with Focus on Full Execution Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas has reported that the country has 16 structuring projects for prospecting and exploring mineral resources, but only 11 of these are currently active. The projects cover a range of minerals, including diamonds, iron, copper, phosphate, rare earths, lithium, and gold, with 68.75% in operation. The remaining five projects, representing 31.25%, are currently

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Somaliland Targets 2027 Start for Oil and Mineral Exploration

Somaliland Plans to Launch Oil and Mineral Exploration by 2027, President Irro Says Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, has announced that the region expects to formally begin oil and mineral exploration by 2027. Speaking at the opening of the Somaliland Mining and Natural Resources Exhibition, President Irro said the region possesses significant untapped natural resources. He emphasized that the government is committed to developing these resources within a clear regulatory framework

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