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DR Congo constitutional crisis hits cobalt markets

DR Congo constitutional crisis threatens cobalt markets and investor confidence as term-limit debate raises risks to global energy supply ch

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South Africa mining costs surge amid oil shock

South Africa mining costs rise after oil shock, exposing inflation risks and pressure on gold and PGM sectors amid global uncertainty.

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South Africa tests World Bank performance-based loan model

South Africa’s $925mn World Bank loan ties funding to reforms, testing performance-based financing and municipal service delivery credibilit

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Uranium resources in Zambia surge 24%

Uranium resources in Zambia surge 24% as Atomic Eagle expands the Muntanga project, boosting global nuclear fuel supply prospects.

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Zambia secures multi-billion-dollar UAE investment talks to boost energy sector - Allen Dreyfus

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - Zambia has begun high-level talks with the United Arab Emirates that could unlock multi-billion-dollar investments in its e

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Ghana lithium mining lease boosts Ewoyaa project

Ghana lithium mining lease approval advances Ewoyaa project, boosting global supply and investor confidence in critical minerals.

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Botswana mining slump: diamonds vs copper

Botswana mining slump reveals diamond dependence as copper rises, reshaping Africa’s role in global energy transition markets.

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Botswana inflation slows to 4.0% in February

Botswana inflation eased to 4.0% in February, with stable prices despite transport and food cost pressures shaping the economic outlook.

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Tanzania targets global niobium market with $270mn deal

Niobium Tanzania project with Denham Capital positions country in global supply chains and challenges market dominance.

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South Africa mining up 4.6% on PGMs surge

South Africa mining sector rises 4.6% in 2026 as PGMs, chromium and gold drive output despite coal and iron ore declines amid global demand

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Botswana inflation slows to 4.0% in February

Botswana inflation eased to 4.0% in February, with stable prices despite transport and food cost pressures shaping the economic outlook.

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Uranium resources in Zambia surge 24%

Uranium resources in Zambia surge 24% as Atomic Eagle expands the Muntanga project, boosting global nuclear fuel supply prospects.

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DR Congo tin discovery boosts global supply outlook

DR Congo tin discovery at Kalayi shows high-grade results, raising hopes for global supply despite security risks in the region.

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Toubani Resources begins Kobada gold project in Mali

Mali gold project enters construction as Toubani targets 2027 output amid regulatory risks and strong global demand.

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South Africa mining up 4.6% on PGMs surge

South Africa mining sector rises 4.6% in 2026 as PGMs, chromium and gold drive output despite coal and iron ore declines amid global demand

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DR Congo opens first gold refinery

DR Congo gold refinery begins operations in Tanganyika, producing 99.9% purity bullion and boosting transparency in the country’s artisanal

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Zambia, Zimbabwe inject $440mn to boost regional power

Kariba Dam water allocation rises in 2026 as Zambia and Zimbabwe commit $440mn to stabilise Southern Africa’s power supply.