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Trucks line up at the Machipanda border, a major economic link between Zimbabwean capital Harare and Mozambican port city Beira. Photo supplied
AFRICAN MINERALS

On the trail of lithium smugglers in Southern Africa

International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?

  • Andiswa Matikinca
  • Tatenda Chitagu
9 min read
Themed flower beds are set up along the street to greet the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on September 2, 2024 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
AFRICAN ECONOMIC COOPERATION

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race

  • Lauren Johnston
6 min read
Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha addresses the AMI conference initiated by the department of science and technology
AFRICAN MINERALS

Research, development and innovation remain important in the mining sector

South Africa’s mineral wealth must translate into wealth for all

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
AFRICAN MINERALS

Violated villagers in Sierra Leone fight mining giant

Sierra Leoneans are seeking requital in Britain for violence and loss of farmland to iron-ore company African Minerals.

  • Rory Carroll in Caracas
  • Lisa O’Carroll
4 min read
AFRICAN MINERALS

African Minerals CEO steps down

African Minerals has surprised the market with its announcement its CEO Alan Watling intended to resign after just three years at the helm.

  • Abhishek Takle
3 min read
AFRICAN MINERALS

African Minerals in $1,5bn deal with Shandong

African Minerals has sealed a second investment deal with a Chinese group for its flagship iron-ore project in Sierra Leone.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read