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One Bullion’s Botswana Gold Push Gathers Pace

A junior miner with an unusually large footprint on one of southern Africa’s most prospective greenstone belts is preparing to put its geological thesis to the test. One Bullion (TSXV: OBUL; OTCPL: OBULF) is weeks away from launching geophysical surveys across its Maitengwe and Vumba projects in Botswana, with each …

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ArcelorMittal Expansion to Lift Liberia Iron Ore Output

Liberia’s iron ore production is expected to triple in 2026 as expansion projects led by ArcelorMittal gather pace, marking one of the most significant scale-ups in the country’s post-war mining history. The Minister of Mines and Energy Matenokay Tingban revealed recently that output could reach 30 million metric tonnes this …

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Serval Resources Ignites 2026 Exploration in Kalahari Belt

Serval Resources has officially launched its maiden 2026 exploration campaign on License PL061/2021 within Botswana’s prolific Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), signaling a strategic ramp-up in the hunt for sediment-hosted copper-silver mineralisation. The move, sanctioned by Kalahari Copper Limited (KCL), serves as a pivotal operational milestone in Serval’s proposed acquisition of …

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DRC Mining Week returns setting the stage for strategic growth

Organisers of DRC Mining Week, have launched its 2026 teaser brochure, unveiling an expanded vision for investment, industrialisation and cross-border collaboration in the heart of Africa’s mining capital. Scheduled for Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the 17th to the 19th June 2026, the region’s longest-running and most …

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A Just Energy Transition to Drive Africa’s Industrial Growth

South Africa is undertaking a R450 billion expansion of its electricity transmission grid, highlighting the continent’s urgent need for robust energy infrastructure. The announcement came during the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, held in Cape Town, South Africa on 4 March 2026, where leaders and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies …

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SA confirms participation at Africa Energy Indaba

South Africa’s minister of department of electricity and energy has announced participation at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba. As the official government host, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, together with the Deputy Minister Graham Maré will participate at the 18th annual Africa Energy Indaba. Scheduled to …

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Copper Takes the Lead as Botswana Diamonds Rebrands

Botswana’s mining shift toward energy-transition metals gathered pace this week as junior explorer Botswana Diamonds Plc officially rebranded to Botswana Minerals Plc, signalling a decisive pivot from diamonds to copper and battery-linked minerals. The London AIM and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed company said the name change, effective 27 February 2026, reflects …

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Botswana Rare Earth Find Signals in New Front Supply Chain Race

A rare earth discovery in north-west Botswana is sharpening the global contest for critical minerals, as Canadian explorer Tsodilo Resources advances what could become one of Southern Africa’s more strategically significant new deposits. Tsodilo Resources Limited confirmed a high-grade polymetallic discovery at its Gcwihaba Metals project near Shakawe. The deposit …

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Sandfire Powers Motheo with 21MW Solar to Accelerate Energy Transition

A 21MW solar plant is set to power up to 30% of electricity demand at the Motheo Copper Mine, marking a significant clean energy milestone in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Through its 100% Botswana subsidiary, Tshukudu Metals, Sandfire Resources has sealed a deal with Release, a subsidiary of Scatec ASA, …

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Venezuela, Africa deepen bilateral oil and gas ties

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 22 to 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa. As an honorary member of the African Petroleum Producers Organization, Venezuela has consistently supported Africa in its …

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