Copper

Kenya is expected to choose a developer for its potentially valuable Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit within three weeks, Reuters reported exclusively on 30 October 2026. The East African country is believed to hold large untapped deposits of lithium, graphite, copper and nickel, while Mrima Hill itself contains rare earth …

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which stands as the premier global source of cobalt and the leading copper producer in Africa, is currently grappling with significant disruptions to its vital supply chains. Industry insiders report that major mining operations have seen critical orders for leaching chemicals either cancelled or withdrawn …