German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for a boost to Germany’s raw materials fund to support the extraction of rare earths and critical minerals, following a multi-day trip to South America. By Jörg Blank and Philipp Znidar, dpa …
Nigeria, Türkİye Sign MoU To Deepen Cooperation in Solid Minerals Development
The Governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step towards deepening economic collaboration between both countries. The agreement was signed…
The Missing Element: Why the Post-2030 Agenda should put Minerals on the Menu
By Christopher Burke As the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, a glaring omission in the global strategy is increasingly impossible to ignore. There is an SDG for Zero Hunger (Goal 2) and Responsible…
SNEPCo, JV, NCDMB Donate Geosciences Centre to UNILAG
Nigeria’s drive to strengthen local capacity in the oil and gas sector took a significant step forward as the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, in collaboration with its joint venture partners and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring…
NEITI Targets Improved Outcome as Nigeria Prepares for 2026 EITI Validation
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving improved performance in its 2026 validation under the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). NEITI gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of…
Canadian Company, Foran Mining Deploys On-Site Scanning Technology to Speed Critical Metals Exploration
Canadian mining firm Foran Mining has introduced real-time geochemical scanning technology at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan, aiming to shorten decision-making timelines in one of North America’s most advanced critical metals exploration programs. The move comes as global demand…
No Sustainable Future without Minerals: Integrating Minerals in the Next Global Development Agenda
By Christopher Burke As the deadline for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development approaches, minerals remain a critical blind spot in global policy. Sand and cement are amongst the most common minerals that literally and figuratively provide the foundations…
Angola Sets New Standard with Launch of Digital Mining Cadastre at the Angolan International Mining Conference (AIMC) 2025
AIMC 2025 also provided a platform for discussions on the integration of new technologies and sustainable practices in the mining industry The 2025 Angolan International Mining Conference (AIMC), held on October 22-23 at the Talatona Convention Centre, marked a…
Standards in Motion: ESG and the Political Economy of African Minerals
By Christopher Burke Africa supplies critical inputs to the world’s energy transition including copper, cobalt, manganese, graphite, lithium and rare earths, yet the governance architecture that allocates rights, risks and rents along these chains is increasingly externalised. Current environmental,…
Defence Industries, Oida Energy to Establish Nigeria’s 1st Oilfield Shaped Charge Manufacturing Facility
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Oida Energy Limited weekend signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Nigeria’s first in-country oilfield shaped charge manufacturing facility; marking a significant advancement in realizing government’s aspiration for enhanced local…
