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ASX-listed Minbos Resources has awarded a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract to Grupo Arliz for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant, covering structural steel, mechanical installation, electrical and instrumentation works to advance the project to dry commissioning. The plant equipment, designed by FEECO International and shipped to Angola in 2023, is already on site and ready for assembly, with funding support from South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation and a Banco de Fomento Angola term sheet.
Angola strengthens position in diamond industry and energy transitionAngola has become a Nation Affiliated Member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, reflecting growing African producer-country participation across the diamond value chain as De Beers' sale process nears completion. Meanwhile, state energy company Sonágas is building 80 new electric vehicle charging stations in partnership with Huawei this year, supporting Angola's target of 100 000 EVs by 2030 and forming part of a planned charging corridor extending through Namibia into South Africa.
Lobito Corridor gains momentum as strategic critical minerals routeZambia and the US Millennium Challenge Corporation have agreed to realign a $491-million agriculture grant to support critical minerals infrastructure in the Lobito Corridor, the rail link connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia's copperbelt to Angola's Atlantic port of Lobito. The corridor is seen as strategic for exporting copper and cobalt to Western markets seeking to counter China's dominance in energy transition metals.
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Angola emerged as Africa’s second largest diamond producer by value in 2024, with a total diamond output worth $1.41-billion, marking a significant shift in the global diamond landscape that has...
The natural diamond industry’s legacy operating model of scarcity driving desire and desire driving price is under strain and as the industry moves forward, producers and traders confront pressures...
The Zandkopsdrift rare earths project in South Africa’s endowed Northern Cape was highlighted on day two of the Junior Indaba, which also learnt of the rapid forward momentum of West Wits Mining’s...
On June 22, 2026, Minbos signed a contract with Grupo Arliz for all the remaining works required to advance the fertiliser plant to dry commissioning.
To combat climate change, the world needs green molecules in addition to green electrons. “If we look how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the...
ASX-listed Minbos Resources has announced the signing of a $13.8-million Phase 2 construction contract for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant (CPFP), in Angola, with the Portuguese and Angolan...
As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing...
Zambia said on Thursday it had agreed with US agency Millennium Challenge Corporation to expand the use of a $491-million agriculture grant programme to support key critical minerals...
Sheikh Dr Badr bin Dalhim Al-Faheid Al-Hajri has joined the board of the Qatar-backed Cascade Natural Resources and has expressed his support for the company’s $165-million strategic investment...
The intensifying competition among China, the US and Europe to secure future copper supplies is strengthening the negotiating position of African producer countries, creating an opportunity to...
A sale of De Beers, Anglo American's diamond unit, has never been closer, its CEO said on Tuesday, adding that a deal could come within weeks. Anglo put De Beers - one of the world's leading...
This week: Africa must create conditions that allow investment to flourish, Junior Indaba hears; South Africa’s Zandkopsdrift rare earths project highlighted at Junior Indaba and, Electra Mining...
Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) received its first copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since reopening a flood-damaged section of the corridor, restoring traffic on a key...
Martin Creamer talks about Manganese Metal Company, rare earths in the Northern Cape and Junior mining opportunities.
Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for...
The Zandkopsdrift rare earths project in South Africa’s endowed Northern Cape was highlighted on day two of the Junior Indaba, which also learnt of the rapid forward momentum of West Wits Mining’s...
London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)...
JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has reported a mixed performance for the six months ended March 31, with resilient growth in its beverage business offset by a sharp downturn in its diversified...
By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with...
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