Uganda
Battery metals
Good news for Ionic Rare Earths’ Makuutu
The project could become a sustainable, long-life, low capital development cost supplying critical rare earth oxide to global markets.
Gold
Will a new law help or harm Uganda’s mining sector?
Uganda is to set to implement a new law that will allow would allow the government to own shares in private mining operations.
Speciality metals
IonicRE signs MoU for potential investment, offtake and development
“We are pleased to have signed this MoU which will enable the Makuutu Rare Earths Project to rapidly advance activities in the near term."
Speciality Minerals
Uganda secures its place in the global rare earth market
"This advance in the Exploration Target to confirm Makuutu to be one of the largest ionic adsorption clay deposits outside of China."
Investment
What will Joe Biden’s presidency mean for Africa?
It is hoped the tone between the US and Africa will improve under a President that does not consider Africa a continent of ***hole countries.
Investment
Key themes for Africa in 2021
Africa is facing its first recession in 25 years. Sustained vaccine momentum will be critical for economic recovery in 2021.
Gold
EITI approves Uganda’s application to join the EITI
EITI implementation can help lay the foundation for transparent and accountable management of the country’s natural resource wealth.
Gold
Illegal gold mining “mafia” behind death threats
Gold mining is under capture, by a combination of State and State-affiliated institutions as well as powerful individuals with strong political connections.
Energy
TECH NEWS: Renewable energy projects in Africa
"Hybrid solutions often provide the best energy mix, especially as battery-storage technology has not yet become cost-competitive."
Base Metals
Mapping Africa – Mining cadastre key to unlocking mineral wealth
The key to attract mineral exploration into resource-rich African countries is having access to reliable, publicly-available geological data.
