July 15, 2026
4 developments
Namibia signs eight deals in Beijing
The agreements cover uranium, lithium and rare earths with an emphasis on local processing.
South Africa opens freight rail to private operators
The reform affects Africa's largest rail network.
Glencore sells 40% of DRC copper-cobalt assets
A US-Gulf consortium paid $8-9 billion for the stakes.
SADC rail corridors surveyed
Lobito, TAZARA, Nacala and the North-South Corridor are competing for mineral freight.