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Ivory Coast cuts cocoa export contracts to 1.2 million tons over poor weather
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 17, 2025
Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) has cut to 1.2 million tons its export contract sales of the main crop from October to March, down from 1.3 million, two council sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The cocoa sector regulator in the...
UK Boosts African Mining Investments
Business Ghana
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The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
India News | Parliament Passes Bill to Increase Production of Critical Minerals, Enable Inclusion of New Mineral in a Mining Lease
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill for promoting conservation of minerals, zero waste mining and supporting the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission with Union Minister for Coal and Mines G...
Ivory Coast Cocoa Grind Plummets by 31.2% in July
Arabian Post
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August 18, 2025
Cocoa processing in Ivory Coast saw a significant decline in July, with the nation’s cocoa grind dropping by 31.2% compared to the same period last year. According to figures released by the Ivory Coast Exporters’ Association, the volume of cocoa...
China’s rare earth export curbs hit Indian EV industry; govt explores alternatives
ETAuto
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August 19, 2025
To secure overseas assets, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd — a joint venture set up to identify and acquire strategic minerals — is actively pursuing partnerships with global players.China’s decision to impose export restrictions on key rare earth magnets...
China's Magnet Export Curbs Impacting Indian Industries, Says Government
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The curbs imposed by China on key rare earth magnets are impacting the Indian industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Replying to a question by AIMIM MP...
China's export curbs on rare earth magnets impacting EV manufacturers
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
China's export restriction on key rare earth magnets has resulted in a supply chain bottleneck and impacted domestic industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha,...
A Gold Mining Stock to Watch as the Metal Soars
myMotherLode - California
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August 19, 2025
The Diamba Sud mine in Senegal contains an estimated 724,000 ounces of gold, 53% higher than last year's estimate. It's currently a golden era for gold. The yellow metal has soared to new all-time highs this year and is dragging a gold mining...
UK to boost strategic investments in African mining
New Business Ethiopia
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August 18, 2025
The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home to 30% of the...
United Kingdom (UK) Boosts African Mining Investments In Lead-Up To African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the...
China’s rare earth export curbs strain India’s supply chains; Bilateral deals signed to secure critical minerals
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi: The recent imposition of export restrictions on key rare earth magnets by China has resulted in a supply chain bottleneck, impacting Indian industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, the government told the Lok Sabha....
Ivory Coast village reburies relatives as rising sea engulfs cemetery
FOX 28 - Washington State
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August 15, 2025
Fisherman Alphonse Akadie was forced to exhume the bodies of his relatives last year from the village cemetery in Ivory Coast to avoid their remains being carried off into the ocean. Over the last 50 years, the Atlantic waters, rising as a result...
Cocoa Prices Whipsaw as Ivory Coast Slashes Exports, Demand Cools
News Ghana
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August 16, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire’s shock decision to cut 2025/26 cocoa export contracts by 100,000 MT sent markets reeling this week, amplifying volatility in an already fragile sector. Prices swung from $9,300 to $8,600 per metric ton—still 36% below 2024’s peak...
Dally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde
FIBA Basketball
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MOÇÂMEDES (Angola) - With 17 seconds left, Will Tavares missed a free throw that could have put Cape Verde up by two. However, the Ivorians launched an immediate fast break that changed the course of the game. After Assemian Moulare missed a shot,...
Simple Reality of National Development-Series 201 LIBERIA: Empowering Agricultural Cooperatives as Catalysts for Rural Transformation and Inclusive Growth
Liberian Observer
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In the fertile heartlands of Liberia, where agriculture is the backbone of most rural livelihoods, agricultural cooperatives stand as a vital yet underleveraged solution to unlock the nation’s vast development potential. With strategic...
Bauxite, rutile take Cameroon to world stage
Cairns Post
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August 19, 2025
Cameroon’s mining sector is starting to attract global attention Growing bauxite and rutile endowment shows there are giants to be found Interest could deliver rich rewards to companies at the forefront When one considers mining destinations in...
Barrick Eyes Exit from Ivory Coast’s Tongon Mine in $500 Million Deal with China’s Zijin
Yahoo Finance
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Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) is one of the best cheap growth stocks to buy according to analysts. On July 23, 2025, reports emerged that China’s Zijin Mining is in advanced talks to acquire Barrick’s Tongon gold mine in Ivory Coast for up...
Ivory Coast cuts cocoa export contracts due to poor weather
BusinessLIVE
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Abijan — Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) has cut to 1.2-million tonnes its export contract sales of the main crop from October to March, down from 1.3-million, two council sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The cocoa sector regulator...
Egypt, Ivory Coast aim to strengthening economic and investment cooperation
African Mining Market
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August 14, 2025
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Léon Adom to discuss strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Egypt and Ivory Coast across multiple sectors, as...
Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire discuss boosting economic, investment ties
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kacou Houadja Léon Adom to discuss strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire across...