How the US Can Set Standards on International Deep-Sea Mineral Mining
As China advances in monopolizing these critical mineral resources on land and begins to influence deep-sea mining regulations, the U.S. fin
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May 1
The Lobito Corridor, a Route to African Development?
Veronica Bolton Smith makes the case that the participating countries in the Lobito Corridor need to do more to become part
Apr 17
Confronting the China Challenge in Africa: The Lobito Corridor
China remains a dominant economic force in Africa, having invested $1.8 billion in the first half of 2023 alone, marking a year-on-year incr
Feb 15
Boosting Trade in Africa: US Approves $250 Million Loan for Lobito Corridor Expansion
On February 8, at the Lobito Corridor Investor Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, the DFC announced the approval of a $250 million loan to fund the co
Feb 14
Mexico Mining Ban By Outgoing AMLO Sparks Outcry
Open-pit mining in Mexico is a major contributor to the Mexican economy. Industry experts attribute 2 million direct and indirect jobs to th
Feb 9
Take-Aways From the Lobito Corridor Investment Event in Lusaka on February 8, 2024
Thank you to our friends at ZNBC for this clip. They do excellent reporting and journalistic work on behalf of the people of Zambia....
Feb 7
Ivanhoe Mines Agrees to First Long-Term Commitment to Transport Minerals via the Lobito Corridor
According to a February 7, 2024, press release from Trafigura, Ivanhoe's (JV partner is Zijin Mining) Kamoa-Kakula mine in the DRC has agree
Feb 7
Bolivia Accepts Chinese Control of Zinc Refinery for $350 Million
Zinc is used in a wide range of applications including galvanizing steel to prevent rust and corrosion, creation of alloys such as brass and
Feb 6
Lobito Corridor Rail Improvements Will Make Copperbelt Mining Feasible
While copper remains Zambia's biggest export, most output today comes from the mines in the North-Western province and not the Copperbelt...
Feb 6
$2 Billion Copper Mine in the Lobito Corridor Could be the Largest "Discovery" in 100 Years in Zambia
The Mingomba deposit in Zambia, with portions of the deposit containing copper grades of about 5%, with average grades of 3.6%, making ...
Feb 4
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates Backed Venture Eyes $2 Billion Zambia Copper Mine Investment
KoBold is a well-funded upstart in Africa mining that has secured rights to Zambia's Mingoba deposit which was first discovered in 1979 by A
Jan 30
Angola's President to Give a Keynote at African Mining Indaba 2024
The premier mining conference in Africa, Mining Indaba, will be held in Cape Town, South Africa February 5th to 7th. This annual event is at
Jan 30
Rio Tinto Signs Second Mining Investment Contract with Angola
On the 17th of January, 2024 the English-Australian mining giant, Rio Tinto signed a mining investment contract with the Angolan Ministry of
Jan 30
Brazil Enjoying the Ride as China Commits Additional $3.5 Billion of Mining Investments
China's announcement of an additional $3.5 billion of investments in Brazil's mining sector is welcome news. The economic integration betwee
Jan 28
Benguela Railway Now the Responsibility of the Lobito Atlantic Railway Company
On January 25 the Lobito Atlantic Railway S.A. took over the operations of the Benguela Railway, the primary rail underlying the Lobito Corr
Jan 28
$7 Billion for DRC Infrastructure from China Signals a Shift in Concession Practices
Sicomines is a major copper and cobalt producer in the DRC ranking number one in copper production. It began operations in 2008 through a $6
Jan 25
Angolan Agri-Investment Driven by Overdue Rail Investments
The recent flurry of rail investment announcements is expected to draw additional agri-business investment to the region. The Angolan Minste
Jan 24
All-American Rail Group Inks MOU to Assist Angola to Extend Northern Corridor Rail to DRC
On December 9, 2023, the All-American Rail Group ("AARG") codified its commitment to provide advisory services to Angola's rail and infrastr
Jan 24
Copper Prices are "a Powder Keg Waiting to Explode" According to Major Lobito Corridor Investor
Ivanhoe Mines' Robert Friedland stated in this Bloomberg interview that although "Goldman Sachs published today [a report] calling for over
Jan 22
U.S. Government's DFC to Invest $50 Million in South Africa Rare Earths
The United States government, through the Development Finance Corporation ("DFC"), is backing a South African rare earth mine with a $50 mil
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