Keywords: Mining investment


Panama considers state mining company to revive Cobre Panama copper project

Panama is exploring the creation of a state-owned mining company as part of a new strategy to restart operations at the Cobre Panama copper mine, a project that has remained idle since a landmark court ruling halted production in 2023. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the proposed......

Global investment in critical minerals declines despite energy security concerns

Global investment in critical minerals declined in 2026 despite growing concerns over energy security and the need to diversify supply chains, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency reported that worldwide spending on mining and mineral refining dropped......

Canada invests in Greenland critical minerals project to strengthen strategic supply chains

Canada has announced financial support for a major mining project in Greenland, reinforcing Western efforts to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals used in defence, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The Canadian government will provide C$7 million (approximately US$4.9 million)......

Aya Gold & Silver commits $500 million expansion in Morocco by 2030

Aya Gold & Silver has outlined a $500 million investment plan in Morocco through 2030, marking a major expansion of its mining operations in the country. The Canadian company aims to increase silver production while preparing to enter gold extraction for the first time, reinforcing its long-term......

BHP targets large-scale copper exploration in Zambia as global demand rises

Global mining company BHP Group is preparing to expand large-scale copper exploration activities in Zambia, according to the country’s mines ministry, signaling growing international interest in one of Africa’s most important mineral producers. Officials said the company is considering advanced......

Morocco climbs to 15th globally in Fraser Institute mining ranking

Morocco has strengthened its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking 15th worldwide in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2025. The report assessed 68 mining jurisdictions globally, including 14 in Africa. It drew on responses from 256 mining......

Cloud mining thrives as Bitcoin plunges: PEPPER Mining sets new benchmarks

As Bitcoin's price dives below the $90,000 mark, panic sweeps the trading market with sharp surges in selling pressure and liquidations. However, the mining sector defies the trend, exhibiting resilience and quiet growth. PEPPER Mining, a leading global cloud mining platform, stands out as a key......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s top mining investment destination

Morocco has solidified its position as a leading destination for mining investment, ranking first in Africa and 18th globally in the 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by Canada’s Fraser Institute. This ranking underscores Morocco’s competitive edge in mineral potential and government......

EBRD invests $25 million in Morocco’s Boumadine mine to boost exploration

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a $25 million loan to Canadian mining company Aya Gold & Silver Inc., aimed at advancing the exploration of the Boumadine polymetallic mine in Morocco’s Drâa-Tafilalet region. This marks a significant step in the......