Latest African Mining Projects News

QX Resources has contracted New Resolution Geophysics to conduct a detailed airborne radiometric survey at its Madaba Uranium Project in Tanzania, aiming to refine exploration targets ahead of maiden drilling in early 2026.

Askari Metals has raised $1.15 million to fund its first drilling campaign at the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and to advance exploration at its Uis Project in Namibia. The placement, supported by new and existing sophisticated investors including company directors, positions Askari to accelerate its African exploration strategy.

Chariot Resources has confirmed high-grade lithium mineralisation at its Fonlo and Iganna projects in Nigeria, with assays returning up to 5.96% lithium oxide. The results reinforce the potential for near-term production and resource expansion within its Nigerian lithium portfolio.

Prospect Resources has revealed promising Phase 2 drilling results at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, highlighting new high-grade copper mineralisation zones and setting the stage for updated resource estimates in early 2026.

Atomic Eagle Limited has announced a substantial new Exploration Target at its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, highlighting significant potential resource growth. The company plans a fully funded $20 million drilling campaign in 2026 to expand its uranium resource base.

Perseus Mining has tabled a binding offer to acquire all remaining shares of Predictive Discovery, offering a significant premium and aiming to strengthen its African gold portfolio.

Chariot Resources has amended its acquisition agreement for a Nigerian lithium portfolio, securing financing and extending the closing deadline to May 2026. The move reinforces exclusivity protections and paves the way for a smoother transaction completion.

Fortuna Metals has verified rutile as the dominant titanium mineral at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with soil assays returning 1.11% rutile and extensive drilling underway. This positions the project alongside one of the world’s largest rutile deposits.

Genmin Limited has received a pivotal Letter of Intent from Sino-Hunan International Engineering and Development Co., Ltd to finance and co-develop its flagship Baniaka Iron Ore Project in Gabon, marking a significant step towards production.

Atlantic Lithium has secured £3 million through two share placements with Long State Investments, issuing new warrants and security shares to strengthen its financial footing ahead of Ghana's first lithium mine development.

Lion Rock Minerals has kicked off a large-scale infill drilling program at its Minta Est project in Cameroon, focusing on high-value minerals including rutile, zircon, and rare-earth elements monazite and xenotime. This move builds on recent discoveries and a strategic partnership with Tronox Holdings.

Fortuna Metals has reported exceptional rutile soil sampling results from its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, revealing extensive high-grade anomalies analogous to the world-class Kasiya deposit. The company aims to define a maiden rutile resource by mid-2026 following ongoing drilling programs.