LONG-AWAITED CRITICAL MINERALS STRATEGY Still Under Development: Mantashe

South Africa’s mining industry is increasingly diversifying from an era that was associated with gold mining to an industry with a diverse range of mineral resources such as platinum group metals (PGMs), coal, gold, copper, manganese, vanadium, and other natural resources that are considered critical for the just transition. Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mines, delivered these remarks at the…

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APPETITE FOR BATTERY METALS  Puts Zimbabwe’s Lithium Potential in the Spotlight

Indonesia has announced its plans to explore lithium mining opportunities in Zimbabwe as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. This move aligns with Zimbabwe’s ambitious goal of expanding its economy to $12 billion by 2030, primarily through its mining sector. The country’s battery assets have garnered attention at both…

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BOTSWANA STRIKES GOLD: $50m Windfall from Diamonds and Beneficiation

Botswana is set to reap a significant economic reward from its latest diamond discovery, driven by visionary beneficiation initiatives and cutting-edge investment frameworks that prioritise national benefit, localisation, and community prosperity. The second-largest diamond ever found – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine operated by the Canadian company…

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Seizing the Moment: Gwede’s Second Wind

At the inaugural African Critical Minerals Summit held in Sandton exactly  a year ago on September 8th,  South Africa’s Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe candidly acknowledged that the country lacks a coherent policy approach for Critical Minerals (CRMs). As delegates listened intently, it became clear that this absence of a defined CRM strategy is more than…

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UN Report: Africa Emerges as a Prime Destination for Manufacturing Investment

A  report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has highlighted Africa’s vast potential as a hub for manufacturing investment. The continent’s rich reserves of critical minerals and metals, such as aluminium, cobalt, copper, lithium, and manganese, make it an attractive location for technology-intensive industries. Africa’s abundant resources and expanding consumer markets…

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African countries collaborate in ground-breaking BESS consortium.

Several African nations have officially indicated their interest in participating in the innovative Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, which was launched during COP28. This collaboration has the potential to revolutionize the energy landscape in Africa by fostering advanced energy storage solutions through cooperation and ingenuity. By becoming part of the BESS Consortium, which is…

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