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Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project

South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.

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Nigeria Strengthens Defence Ties with the US and Türkiye

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.

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