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In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore...
08 Oct, 2025 07:40
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Guinea's monumental Simandou iron ore project, launched after decades of delays, promises economic transformation but carries heavy costs. The $20 billion venture includes a new railway and port, yet it has caused severe environmental damage and devastated local livelihoods like fishing. Affected communities report insufficient compensation and growing disillusionment despite the national economic potential. A cloud of secrecy hangs over the project as the key agreement remains unpublished, violating transparency laws. The ultimate challenge is ensuring this mining boom does not come at the expense of the nation's most vulnerable citizens and its environment....
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Congo to permanently ban cobalt exporters that breach quotas, says President Tshisekedi...
06 Oct, 2025 13:18
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Orion boosts capital raise to A$7.7m amid copper price run...
02 Oct, 2025 13:08
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France’s Orano says 1 500 t uranium stockpiled at seized Niger site...
01 Oct, 2025 08:02
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African Pioneer secures mining license for Namibian copper project...
30 Sep, 2025 14:22
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Axis Minerals, casualty of Guinea mining purge, demands $1bn damages...
30 Sep, 2025 14:16
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Orion Minerals Appoints Johan van Dyk to Lead Prieska Copper-Zinc Project in South Africa...
30 Sep, 2025 13:48
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