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Mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo with industrial equipment extracting cobalt

New Congo deal strengthens China’s hold on cobalt supply

2 April 2026 Molly Gilmore China, Mining, Supply Chain 6 min read

China has signed a new mining agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, adding to its... Read more

Automated mining site with autonomous trucks and advanced manufacturing systems in operation

Listicles Mining

8 manufacturing automation projects leading the way in 2026

24 March 202624 March 2026 Molly Gilmore manufacturing automation, mining automation, Technology 6 min read

Manufacturing automation is rapidly redefining operations across the mining and minerals sector in 2026. As companies... Read more

Construction machinery and earthworks heavy equipment for excavation at quarry

Canadian miner strikes rare earths in Botswana amid US-China supply race

27 February 202627 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Canada, Lithium, Minerals 5 min read

A Canadian exploration company has identified all 15 rare earth elements, alongside copper, cobalt and nickel,... Read more

Open pit gold and copper mine

E&P secures $205 million facility to expand operations in Ghana

27 February 202627 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Africa, Gold, Minerals 5 min read

E&P’s $205 million credit facility signals more than an operational cash injection. It reflects sustained investor... Read more

Open pit mine in Africa, with huge crane and trucks ro bring ore to a processing plant

Zimbabwe shocks lithium markets with export suspension

27 February 202627 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Lithium, Minerals, Sustainability 5 min read

Zimbabwe has suspended exports of lithium concentrates, accelerating its push to force domestic processing and capture... Read more