African mining news
Bougouni Project's first shipment of spodumene concentrate departs Port of San Pedro
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer, mineral exploration and development company, announces that the company’s maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate (vessel capacity) has completed loading onto a dedicated bulk cargo vessel at the Port of San Pedro in Côte d'Ivoire.
Ivanhoe Mines announces completion of hydropower ramp-up of 178-megawatt Turbine #5 at Inga II
Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced that the first 50 megawatts (MW) of clean, hydroelectric power from the newly refurbished 178-MW Turbine #5 at the Inga II dam is now being received at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex.
Demand for critical minerals is surging: Sustainable mining must catch up
Alastair Bovim, CEO of Insight Terra, cautions that unless sustainable mining practices are scaled up accordingly, Africa could bear the cost of the ever-increasing demand for critical minerals.
Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further exploration, development, and mining of critical minerals
Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
Robit strengthens its South African organisation to support growth
Robit’s ongoing development program is progressing as planned. As part of this strategic initiative, Robit is strengthening its organisation in the strategically important South African market area to support and further develop the company’s growth in the area.
Metso signs distribution agreement with Rock Plant to expand presence in East Africa
Metso has entered into a distribution agreement with Rock Plant Ltd, a well-established and trusted dealership for leading construction and quarrying machinery brands in East Africa.
Inauguration of the Simandou Integrated Project: A historic turning point for Guinea
The inauguration ceremony of the Simandou Integrated Megaproject was held at the Morébayah port, in the presence of His Excellency Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea, members of the Government, as well as numerous foreign Heads of State and ministers.
Weir completes acquisition of Fast2Mine
Weir has completed the acquisition of Fast2 Mine Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda ('Fast2Mine').
Phalaborwa resource update to include yttrium further enhances the value of Rainbow’s proposed SEG+ mixed medium and heavy rare earth product
Rainbow Rare Earths has announced that it has updated the Phalaborwa MRE to include yttrium, one of the heavy rare earths that has been subject to Chinese export controls since April 2025.
Mali president officially opens Bougouni Lithium Project
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer and mineral exploration and development company, has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali by General Assimi Goïta, President of the Republic of Mali.