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Toxic fallout: Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firm for $220M over dam disaster

Dozens of Zambian farmers have filed a landmark $220 million lawsuit against Chinese mining company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), alleging that a catastrophic toxic spill in February devastated their land, poisoned water sources, and endangered public health. The suit follows the collapse of a mining waste dam near Kitwe, in Zambia’s Copperbelt, which released tens of […]

Namibia inks deal with EU on sustainable raw materials, its exports to EU up 50%

Ahead of the COP27 in Egypt, Namibian and European Union officials say they have reached an agreement for Namibia to export rare earth materials to the EU, as Namibia’s total exports to the EU market have soared by 50%. The EU is interested in developing the mining of minerals like lithium, cobalt and graphite, which […]

Libya’s Central Bank defends $361m oil revenue figure, welcomes audit

Libya’s Central Bank has maintained that it received $361 million in oil revenues between October 1 and 14, while welcoming independent audits to verify the figures. The Central Bank of Libya said the amount reflected funds actually deposited into its accounts and matched records held by the Government of National Unity’s Ministry of Finance. It […]