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Namibia not backing down on critical minerals value-addition policy stance Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy says its not backing down on its value-addition stance in the critical minerals sector, dismissing concerns that such a policy could deter foreign investment. In July, the Cabinet approved a maximum export quantity of 1,000kg for mineral analyses per annum per exporter or producer and a maximum of 20,000 tonnes was set for plant design parameters on lithium ore, cobalt, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements. This follows the ban on the export of unprocessed critical metals in June 2023. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said the country is positioning itself as a key player in the supply chain. https://lnkd.in/dJFx8Hcd #namibia #criticalminerals #lithium #exportban #valueaddition Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Chamber of Mines Namibia Tom Alweendo #miningexpo2024 #mining

In 2023 approximately 90% of Kamoa-Kakula’s concentrates were shipped to international customers from the ports of Durban in South Africa and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, where an average round-trip takes between approximately 40 and 50 days.   The distance from Kamoa-Kakula in the DRC to the port of Lobito in Angola is approximately half that compared with the port of Durban and transportation by rail is both quicker and significantly less energy-intensive.   Once fully active, the Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor is expected to significantly improve the logistics costs and reduce the Scope 3 emissions carbon footprint of Kamoa-Kakula copper exports.   The development of Ivanhoe’s current and future copper discoveries within the Western Foreland basin will also greatly benefit from the Lobito Corridor.   #whyafrica #africa #whymineafrica #copper #mining #cobalt #ports #rail #lobito #angola #zambia #DRC #criticalminerals #africanmining #mininginafrica #whyafricaroadtrips     https://lnkd.in/dBN5nvyM

In 2023 approximately 90% of Kamoa-Kakula’s concentrates were shipped to international customers from the ports of Durban in South Africa and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, where an average round-trip takes between approximately 40 and 50 days.   The distance from Kamoa-Kakula in the DRC to the port of Lobito in Angola is approximately half that compared with the port of Durban and transportation by rail is both quicker and significantly less energy-intensive.   Once fully active, the Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor is expected to significantly improve the logistics costs and reduce the Scope 3 emissions carbon footprint of Kamoa-Kakula copper exports.   The development of Ivanhoe’s current and future copper discoveries within the Western Foreland basin will also greatly benefit from the Lobito Corridor.   #whyafrica #africa #whymineafrica #copper #mining #cobalt #ports #rail #lobito #angola #zambia #DRC #criticalminerals #africanmining #mininginafrica #whyafricaroadtrips     https://lnkd.in/dmUjcQsM

Kanada panostaa isosti kriittisten mineraalien tuotantoon. Kansallisessa raportissa kaivosinvestointien potentiaaliksi on arvioitu noin 44 miljardia US-dollaria: "Ottawa started a C$3.8 billion critical minerals strategy last year to help develop copper, cobalt, nickel and other metals used in technologies like batteries, wind turbines and solar panels to fight climate change. Canada is among Western nations seeking less dependency on China which controls the majority of critical mineral mining and processing. Governments also see sustainable mining as a means for rural development and employment. ....About half of mining projects identified in Canada’s Major Projects Inventory Report process or extract some form of critical minerals worth C$60.9 billion in potential investment, according to the ministry." #kriittisetmateriaalit #kriittisetmineraalit #kanada #ottawa #valtiontuet #mineraalitalous https://lnkd.in/dTYT79nV

This is a noble desire for African Governments to pursue, but the most difficult undertaking to achieve. There are many underlying reasons why this has not been accomplished by many countries; the level of mining development in the country is a key factor, it requires a critical mass of mineral production to have refineries or processing plants to be economical; majority of the investors in Africa come from industrialized nations in search for raw materials to feed their industries with constant supplies. Their investment decisions are made after assurances are given in non restrictions of materials and profit repatriation. Eventually we shall get there but for now it remains a long shot!

ASNL Advisory Limited | Tume ya Madini | Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), Tanzania | Kheri Mahimbali | Why Tanzania is set to become the hub of Critical Minerals in Africa. #tanzania #criticalminerals #criticalmetals #miningindustry

Thrilled to be in Lusaka today for the advocacy workshop on Promoting Awareness of Sustainable Mineral Resource Management Governance in Zambia and its Alignment with the Africa Mining Vision (AMV), hosted by the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) with the European Union. Mining contributes about 72% of Zambia's export earnings and 44% of government revenues. More than that, Zambia is strategically positioned in a region rich in minerals, including green/critical minerals. If Africa is to benefit from its green minerals, countries cannot go it alone - regional value chains will be essential. That is why the agreement between Zambia and the DRC to collaborate in developing EV battery value chains is so interesting. The workshop opened with a timely reminder by interim AMDC Director Marit Y. Kitaw of the centrality of Africa's green minerals to the continent's development ambitions. Mtwalo Msoni has done an excellent job taking us through the findings of the report. Wonderful to see the African Mining Vision, African Mineral Governance Framework and other tools making a very tangible difference in how we are able to engage with the mineral governance and value addition debates at country and regional level. Later today, we'll be doing a 'soft launch' of the forthcoming African Green Minerals Observatory, an extremely exciting AMDC initiative we have been supporting. I'll be joined up front by Marit and the always-impressive Claude Kabemba. Big things happening - watch this space! #criticalminerals #africandevelopment #zambia

🌍✨ Highlights of the Forum on Sustainable and Inclusive Mineral Value Chains that shone a spotlight on Artisanal Small Scale Mining Sector & Value Addition of Development Minerals.✨🌍 We are thrilled to present the key moments and insights from the Zambia Forum. This event brought together leaders and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in artisanal small scale mining and the value addition of development minerals. A highlight of the forum was the exhibition showcasing innovative approaches to value addition of development minerals. Join us in exploring how these initiatives can drive sustainable development and economic growth. Together, we can create a brighter future. 🎥 Watch the highlights #ZambiaForum #Mining #DevelopmentMinerals #SustainableDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #SustainableMining #ArtisanalMiners #ASM #Arisanalmining #Smallscalemining #Developmentminerals #Valueaddition United Nations, UNDP, UNDP Brussels, European Union, Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), James Wakiaga, Yvonne Chileshe, Sergio Piazzardi, Uyanga Gankhuyag, UNDP Zambia, UNDP Africa,

The #energy transition will require dizzying volumes of #copper to be mined over the next decade - a lot more than what the world is currently producing. Africa’s copper mines will churn out a large chunk of that copper. One of our assignments during the 2022 and 2023 WhyAfrica Road Trips was to find out where most of Africa’s production will come from over the next decade. We found many possible sources. In the video is a copper mine on a major expansion drive. It keeps on growing and continues producing the goods. There’s more to come… Are you interested in becoming part of the annual WhyAfrica Road Trip? From next year, WhyAfrica members will get daily updates complete with images and videos of what we do every day during our overland trips through Africa. Where possible, you’ll be able to virtually sit in on our interviews and even ask a question or two. Members get exclusive Road Trips reports about possible opportunities in the countries that we visit and have a say in the routes we should take and possible sites we should visit. As a bonus, we’ll publish three articles about your company on all our platforms. To find out more about our Road Trips and membership offering, and to see the great images of our previous trips, visit our website on www.whyafrica.co.za        #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #naturalresources #whymineafrica #whyexploreafrica #mining #exploration #criticalminerals #africa #DRC #zambia #angola #namibia #botswana        

The #energy transition will require dizzying volumes of #copper to be mined over the next decade - a lot more than what the world is currently producing. Africa’s copper mines will churn out a large chunk of that copper. One of our assignments during the 2022 and 2023 WhyAfrica Road Trips was to find out where most of Africa’s production will come from over the next decade. We found many possible sources. In the video is a copper mine on a major expansion drive. It keeps on growing and continues producing the goods. There’s more to come… Are you interested in becoming part of the annual WhyAfrica Road Trip? From next year, WhyAfrica members will get daily updates complete with images and videos of what we do every day during our overland trips through Africa. Where possible, you’ll be able to virtually sit in on our interviews and even ask a question or two. Members get exclusive Road Trips reports about possible opportunities in the countries that we visit and have a say in the routes we should take and possible sites we should visit. As a bonus, we’ll publish three articles about your company on all our platforms. To find out more about our Road Trips and membership offering, and to see the great images of our previous trips, visit our website on www.whyafrica.co.za        #whyafrica #whyafricaroadtrips #naturalresources #whymineafrica #whyexploreafrica #mining #exploration #criticalminerals #africa #DRC #zambia #angola #namibia #botswana