Africa

On June 17, 2025, Malian government helicopters landed unannounced at the Barrick Mining complex and took away gold by escalating a dispute between the parties and also highlighting the challenges that the miners are facing as African countries assert...

The Yatela and Morila gold mines were formally taken over by Mali on June 30, 2025. The country's resource management has undergone significant transformation. Mali aims to improve its economy, manage its natural resources more effectively, and reduce the...

Africa rail Infrastructure is getting a new lease of life. Important transportation lines are swiftly increasing to make the continent's natural resources more accessible and improve trade linkages across the globe. The Italian development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti...

A Cautious Climb in the Copper Arc The copper market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is approaching a gradual but steady turning point. The region, which has long been characterised by recurrent consumption drops and moderate output...

Africa’s copper market is set for huge growth as new exploration and production projects are brought to the fore by 2025. Led by Africa’s largest copper producers — the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia — the continent’s ascent as...

Canyon Resources (CAY) is making significant progress in advancing its bauxite project, a key asset in the production of aluminium—a critical material used in defence, electrification, and everyday applications. Supported by Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, its largest shareholder, CAY...

China is witnessing the rewards of its substantial investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a 71% year-on-year surge in refined copper imports from the central African nation. In 2024, shipments reached 1.48 million metric tons, cementing...