African Minerals
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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?
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
Research, development and innovation remain important in the mining sector
South Africa’s mineral wealth must translate into wealth for all
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.
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.
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.