The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a sweeping three-month suspension of mining activities in parts of South Kivu province, targeting operations in two key territories as authorities move to tighten control over the country’s strategic mineral supply chain. The DRC has imposed a three-month suspension of mining activities in parts of South Kivu, targeting…
Iran has moved to formalise its control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, by launching a new authority that now requires vessels to seek clearance and potentially pay millions of dollars before crossing the strategic waterway. Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) to control and…
Tanzania could be edging closer to becoming a significant player in Africa’s growing critical minerals industry following the discovery of rare earth element deposits in the country’s southern highlands. Tanzania has discovered rare earth element deposits containing Neodymium and Praseodymium in its southern highlands. These minerals are critical for technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines,…
