The formal commencement of main construction at Pensana’s Longonjo rare earths project in Angola marks a critical inflection point not only for the company but […]
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AngloGold Ashanti Sells Côte d’Ivoire Projects, Acquires Guinea Gold Asset
AngloGold Ashanti has announced a strategic realignment of its West African portfolio through the sale of its interests in two exploration projects in Côte d’Ivoire […]
China Treads New Ground in DR Congo-Rwanda Conflict Amid Mining Stakes
By Mike Visser | April 2025 As tensions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continue to escalate due to the resurgence of M23 rebels, […]
Artisanal Mining in Zimbabwe: A Complex Narrative of Balancing Economic Gains and Social Strife
Artisanal Mining in Zimbabwe: A Complex Narrative of Balancing Economic Gains and Social Strife
Robex Resources Extends Nampala Gold Mine’s Life Amid Growing Tensions in Mali
Robex Resources Extends Nampala Gold Mine’s Life Amid Growing Tensions in Mali
Kodal and Mali Government Sign MoU for Bougouni Lithium Project Transfer
Kodal Minerals has entered a binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malian government to finalize the transfer of the Bougouni lithium project mining license to Les Mines de Lithium de Bougouni SA (LMLB). This agreement follows a $117.5 million investment from Hainan Group and is governed by the 2023 Mining Code of Mali. Key provisions of the MoU include the allocation of a 35% equity interest in LMLB to the Malian State and local investors, with customs and duties exemptions during the construction phase. Kodal Minerals CEO Bernard Aylward emphasized that this milestone solidifies the project’s future and underscores the strong partnership between Kodal and the Malian government, with production expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.