July 29, 2026
5 developments
Sandawana lithium deal confirmed
Mutapa secured $300 million from Huayou and Tsingshan for a mine and processing plant.
Zimbabwe extends its raw-export ban
Thirteen more minerals, including cobalt, PGMs and rare earths, face a 2027 ban.
Huayou's carbonate plant nears completion
The Prospect Lithium facility is about 90% built.
Angola secures $900 million for Barra do Dande
Chinese private capital will build and operate the port terminal for 25 years.
Quad launches a $20 billion minerals framework
The grouping named Lobito, Nacala and TAZARA as investment platforms.