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Keywords: Cobalt
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has introduced a sweeping ban on exports of copper and cobalt concentrates, marking a significant shift in its mining policy as the government seeks to expand domestic mineral processing and capture a larger share of the value generated by its natural resources. The......
Morocco is steadily emerging as a strategic player in the global supply chains for electric vehicle batteries, supported by its abundant mineral resources, strategic geographic position and extensive network of trade agreements. According to the International Energy Agency's Global Critical Minerals......
Trafigura has withdrawn from plans to develop a major cross-border electricity transmission project that would have exported surplus hydropower from Angola to mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia, according to sources familiar with the matter. The proposed project envisioned......
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the creation of a new paramilitary mining protection unit aimed at securing key mineral sites and strengthening control over strategic supply chains. The initiative, supported by international partnerships, is designed to address long-standing challenges......
A U.S.-linked company involved in a strategic minerals agreement in Democratic Republic of the Congo overstated its mining experience, according to documents and multiple sources reviewed by Reuters, raising fresh concerns over transparency in deals tied to critical resources. The company, Virtus, recently......
Negotiations between India and Zambia over access to critical mineral resources have reportedly stalled, highlighting growing global competition for strategic raw materials. The discussions focus on the exploration and potential extraction of key resources such as cobalt and copper. Cobalt is essential......
Morocco has solidified its position as a key player in the global energy and industrial transition, capturing more than 90% of cobalt production and consumption across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This dominance underscores the country’s pivotal role in supply chains for critical minerals,......
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for ethical and sustainable energy storage solutions has surged. However, the reliance on lithium-ion batteries, which often contain the controversial and expensive material cobalt, presents challenges. Morocco is positioning itself......
Morocco has announced the inauguration of its first lithium-ion material manufacturing plant in Jorf Lasfar, a significant step in the country’s push to become a global leader in green technology and electric vehicle (EV) production. The facility, developed by COBCO—a partnership between......