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Mining
News & analysis tagged Mining — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Congo Ships First Lithium, Beijing Wins Race
Zijin Mining ships the DRC's first lithium exports to China, locking in a first-mover advantage over the U.S. as legal disputes and Western caution fail to halt production.
2026-07-19
China Wins the Lithium Race at Manono
Zijin Mining Group won the race for Africa's largest lithium deposit by spending ~$1 billion on production while Western rivals spent on lawyers. The first concentrate is now in transit to China.
2026-07-19
Cameroon's $3.1B Mining Gap
Cameroon's $3.1 billion mining pivot from oil to iron ore faces a funding gap: only the Minim Martap bauxite project has financing, while three iron ore projects lack construction capital.
2026-07-19
Copper supply gap threatens electrification
Soaring copper demand for EVs and renewable energy clashes with declining ore grades and 16-year mine development, creating a bottleneck for global electrification.
2026-07-18
DRC Tax Raid Threatens US $9B Congo Minerals
DRC's tax raid on Glencore's Kamoto mine is a leverage play to extract concessions before a US-backed consortium closes its $9 billion acquisition of a 40% stake.
2026-07-16
Kast's Mining Reform Bets Chile's $104bn
Kast's mining reform aims to unlock a $104 billion pipeline, but Senate votes are crucial.
2026-07-09
Sherritt Exits Cuba: OFAC Sanctions Impact
Sherritt's exit from Cuba highlights the power of US sanctions on foreign investments.
2026-07-08
Trump Greenlights Hermosa Mine in Arizona
Trump's approval of Hermosa Mine marks a pivotal moment in U.S. mineral policy.
2026-07-07
GreenMet's Rare Earths Hub and Pentagon Ban
GreenMet's $150M hub in West Virginia aims to meet the 2027 Pentagon ban on Chinese rare earths.
2026-07-07
Bikita Minerals Bets $400M on Lithium Plant
Bikita Minerals' $400M lithium plant will reshape Africa's battery supply chain.
2026-07-07
Senate Repeals Minnesota Mining Ban for Twin
The Senate's repeal of the mining ban opens the door for Twin Metals' operations.
2026-04-17