Gold Burkina Faso expands state-backed gold ownership as resource nationalism spreads across Africa Officials believe stronger domestic ownership could help fund infrastructure, industrial development and other national projects Joseph MortonMay 25, 2026
Rare Earths Deep-sea mining firms target Pacific minerals amid AI infrastructure boom China currently dominates much of the global mineral processing market Joseph MortonMay 20, 2026
Copper Glencore bets on Congo copper rebound despite lower annual profit Management expects the added land in the Kolwezi hub to lift productivity and reduce unit costs Joseph MortonFebruary 20, 2026
Copper Teck delays growth projects amid Quebrada Blanca challenges QB2 has proven critical to Teck’s strategic shift from coal to metals essential for the energy transition Joseph MortonSeptember 3, 2025
Lithium KoBold Metals expands in Congo as global hunt for critical minerals intensifies Congo is already the world’s top producer of cobalt and the second-largest source of copper Joseph MortonAugust 29, 2025
Lithium Rio Tinto shows interest in lithium offerings in Democratic Republic of Congo Multiple parties have shown interest in the Roche Dure lithium deposit Joseph MortonApril 1, 2025
Alternative Energy China tightens grip around critical minerals market: new report Chinese financial institutions issued nearly USD$57 billion in loans to 19 low- and middle-income countries Joseph MortonJanuary 29, 2025
Gold Mali junta squeezes USD$160M out of Australian gold miner This isn’t the first time the Malian junta has tried to squeeze more money out of foreign companies. Joseph MortonNovember 20, 2024
Gold All that glitters is gold: A Mugglehead roundup Gold is not tied to any single government or central bank, making it a globally recognized and trusted form of wealth preservation Joseph MortonFebruary 2, 2024
Lithium Global Witness report shows the dark side of African lithium extraction China holds a virtual monopoly on lithium extraction in Africa Joseph MortonNovember 16, 2023