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FMF and the African Copperbelt Lead Creation of a New Global Copper Traceability Standard

As the world races toward electrification and digital transformation, copper has emerged as one of the most strategically contested minerals of the 21st century. Yet the global supply chain still lacks a unified, internationally recognised standard for traceability. That is now changing and driven not from traditional centres of global …

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Africa Region Leads Barrick’s Global Growth with 65% Earnings Surge

In the three months to September 30, Barrick Gold Corporation’s Africa region recorded the largest quarter-on-quarter production increase among all the company’s operating regions. This strong performance, coupled with lower costs across the board, resulted in a 65% quarter-on-quarter rise in attributable earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). …

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Herzog Strengthens Israel–Zambia Ties During State Visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has concluded a two-day state visit to Zambia, reaffirming cooperation between the two nations under the General Framework Agreement of Cooperation signed in 2023. Herzog was received on 10 November at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by President Hakainde Hichilema before the two leaders proceeded to State …

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ICMM team deliberate on mining, metals at COP30

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

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US Heavy Earths Deal Signals Next Mining Boom

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

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Premier Minns to Open IMARC 2025 as $17.8m Windfall Beckons for NSW

New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …

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Pix4D to provide an accurate data capture workflow with PIX4Dcatch and Trimble Connect

PIX4Dcatch is a user-friendly 3D scanning and AR visualization tool used by professionals in industries such as underground utility mapping and construction. Paired with the Trimble® Catalyst™ DA2 positioning system, this comprehensive solution combines photogrammetry, LiDAR technology, and RTK positioning to deliver centimeter accuracy, making it a value-added tool for …

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 returns to London

AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, the premier investment event for Africa is expected to gather over 1300 top-tier executives and investors for two high impact days of investment deals, strategic networking, and insight-driven sessions. With institutional investors controlling more than $1 trillion in assets under management confirmed to attend, …

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India Sends Geologists to Zambia in Push for Critical Mineral Assets

India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to assess copper and cobalt deposits, a strategic move aimed at securing a stable supply of key minerals essential for its energy transition goals. The initiative underscores India’s accelerating efforts to forge government-to-government agreements for raw materials amid tightening global markets. …

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Celsius Sells Opuwo Cobalt Project, Takes Major Write-Down

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …

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