The MiningWrap BriefNo. 11
Niger's Tiani says 95,000 tonnes of yellowcake ready to go back to Orano
The week in African mining — 12 February 2026.
1UraniumNiger's Tiani says 95,000 tonnes of yellowcake ready to go back to OranoNiger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani said about 95,000 tonnes of concentrated uranium powder is ready to be returned to Orano, while insisting uranium produced since the Somaïr nationalisation belongs to Niger.
2MarketsBannerman seals $321.5m Chinese-backed deal to build Namibia's Etango uranium mine debt-freeBannerman Energy agreed on 12 February 2026 to a $321.5m financing and joint-venture deal with CNNC Overseas Limited to build the Etango uranium project in Namibia debt-free, with completion targeted by the third quarter of 2026.
3ExplorationGaliano Gold books maiden underground resource at Ghana's Asanko mineGaliano Gold has declared maiden underground mineral resources at the Nkran and Abore deposits of its Asanko mine in Ghana, adding potential mine life beneath the existing open pits.
4Energy & InfrastructureZambian power utility says mining growth needs 10GW and $12bn by 2030Copperbelt Energy Corporation says Zambia's mining sector will need close to 10GW of new generation and nearly $12bn in investment by 2030 to meet a target of three million tonnes of copper a year.
5CopperCongo's copper exports climb 10% to 3.4 million tonnesThe DRC's copper exports rose almost 10% in 2025 to 3.4 million tonnes, with Chinese-run mines including Tenke Fungurume and Kamoa-Kakula driving the increase.