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🇨🇩 BREAKING: The DRC has launched its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, Tanganyika — a historic step toward refining its own gold and strengthening the country’s mineral value chain.
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The conflict between Iran, Israel and the U.S. is already sending shockwaves through global markets. Nearly 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, meaning any disruption could reshape energy prices and global trade.
#Iran #Oil
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People talk about banking and finance when discussing South Africa’s economy.
But mining still generates ~45% of export revenue and supports nearly half a million jobs.
The industry isn’t disappearing.
It’s still carrying the system.
#Mining #AfricaMining https://t.co/gTHVAGBOTG

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Global trade in raw and semi-processed minerals reached $2.5 trillion, nearly 10% of world trade.
#MiningStats #Commodities #GlobalTrade #MiningIndustry

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Global demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel could triple by 2030 as EVs, AI hardware and energy storage accelerate the global resource race.
#CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #BatteryMetals #MiningNews #EVRevolution #MiningIndustry

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Copper, uranium and rare earth metals are seeing surging investment as governments and investors reposition for energy transition and supply security.

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Canada and Australia have signed new agreements to expand cooperation on critical minerals supply chains and reduce reliance on China. Australia is also launching a strategic minerals stockpile. #MiningInvestment #GlobalMarkets #SupplyChain #MiningDeals #AfricaMining #MiningNews

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Check out our latest headline on the $9B Sicomines Mining Deal in the DRC under fire as new audit ordered on our website. #MiningNews #BILLIONS #DRC
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Check out our latest headline on the $9B Sicomines Mining Deal in the DRC under fire as new audit ordered on our website. #MiningNews #BILLIONS #DRC
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DRC has launched a technical and financial audit of the China-backed Sicomines infrastructure-for-minerals deal signed in 2008. The review will examine mining revenues, infrastructure delivery, and debt tied to the copper-cobalt project.

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DRC has launched a technical and financial audit of the China-backed Sicomines infrastructure-for-minerals deal signed in 2008. The review will examine mining revenues, infrastructure delivery, and debt tied to the copper-cobalt project.

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The Middle East conflict is now hitting metals supply.
Major aluminium smelters across the Gulf have suspended operations, threatening nearly 10% of global aluminium production and pushing prices higher.
#Aluminium #Metals #MiningNews

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The Middle East conflict is now hitting metals supply.
Major aluminium smelters across the Gulf have suspended operations, threatening nearly 10% of global aluminium production and pushing prices higher.
#Aluminium #Metals #MiningNews

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🇲🇦 Morocco just opened one of its largest mining investment zones — 361 blocks spanning ~13,000 km².
What could this mean for gold, copper & ESG-driven capital in Africa?
#MiningAfrica #Exploration #ESG

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📈 South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) are booming again — with record profits and dividends.
Does this signal a turning point for the sector after years of crisis?
#PGM #MiningRecovery #SouthAfrica

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📈 South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs) are booming again — with record profits and dividends.
Does this signal a turning point for the sector after years of crisis?
#PGM #MiningRecovery #SouthAfrica

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⚡ Zimbabwe has banned raw lithium exports, a bold move to force in-country value addition.
This could tighten global lithium supply and impact EV battery markets.
#Lithium #AfricaValueChain #MiningPolicy

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⚡ Zimbabwe has banned raw lithium exports, a bold move to force in-country value addition.
This could tighten global lithium supply and impact EV battery markets.
#Lithium #AfricaValueChain #MiningPolicy

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🌍 Zambia’s president just said Africa should stay neutral in the global minerals race — prioritizing investment and development over geopolitical alignment.
This could reshape copper and battery metal deals across the continent.
#AfricanMining #CriticalMinerals #Copper

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🌍 Zambia’s president just said Africa should stay neutral in the global minerals race — prioritizing investment and development over geopolitical alignment.
This could reshape copper and battery metal deals across the continent.
#AfricanMining #CriticalMinerals #Copper