International

A US-based advocacy group has launched a new legal challenge against technology giant Apple, filing a lawsuit in Washington that accuses the iPhone maker of continuing to use minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, despite the company’s public denials. …

Guinea has shipped its first iron ore from the long-stalled $24 billion Simandou development, signalling the long-awaited operational start of one of the world’s most valuable untapped mineral deposits and marking a turning point in West Africa’s role in global steel supply chains. A deep-sea vessel carrying 200,000 tonnes of …

The Polish-Ugandan Mining Sector Conference, held on November 21, 2025, at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, marked a significant step toward enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mineral extraction industry. Organized by the Polish Embassy in Nairobi and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), in collaboration with the Polish Geological …

Uganda’s long-delayed US$4 billion oil refinery project has gained fresh momentum after the government signed new agreements with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, marking a decisive push toward the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) in July 2026. The partnership, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, will see …

Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, Rosatom, is moving forward with plans to construct a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia, signaling a major expansion of Moscow’s energy footprint in East Africa. The commitment was formalized during a recent nuclear power forum, where an action plan for the facility’s development and construction was …

Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could reshape the global minerals landscape. The announcement comes on the heels of a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Donald Trump, which …

New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …

Finland has emerged as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, reclaiming the top spot in the Fraser Institute’s 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The Nordic nation’s ascent from 16th place last year signals a shift in global investor confidence toward stable, well-governed jurisdictions. The Fraser Institute’s report, …

Australian-listed company Celsius Resources has reduced the value of its Opuwo Cobalt Project in northwest Namibia by approximately N$75 million, citing ongoing market difficulties and uncertainty around how long it would take to develop the site. The decision was outlined in Celsius’s June 2025 quarterly report and reflects broader struggles …

Innomotics, a global leader in electric motors and large drive systems, has secured a major electrification contract for a significant mining operation in northern Chile. The value of the order is in the double-digit million-euro range. As the world’s largest copper producer, Chile plays a central role in the global …