The MiningWrap BriefNo. 15
Investigation ties Tenke Fungurume pollution to global EV supply chains
The week in African mining — 19 March 2026.
1Safety & ESGInvestigation ties Tenke Fungurume pollution to global EV supply chainsAn investigation linked pollution and community health risks near CMOC's Tenke Fungurume copper-cobalt mine to cobalt entering the supply chains of major automakers.
2Energy & InfrastructureWorld Bank financing for DRC's Inga 3 dam takes effect, starting a governance sprintWorld Bank financing for the DRC's Inga 3 hydropower project took effect on 2 February 2026, prompting President Tshisekedi to order cooperation agreements finalised within 60 days.
3ExplorationGhana's parliament ratifies Atlantic Lithium's Ewoyaa mining leaseGhana's Parliament has ratified the mining lease for Atlantic Lithium's Ewoyaa project, a de-risking milestone the company's chief executive called a watershed moment for the country's lithium ambitions.
4PGMPlatinum is back, but its miners are still shunning big growth betsWith PGM prices and producer share prices both sharply higher, South African platinum executives said they remain focused on debt reduction and brownfields projects rather than new mine investment.
5DiamondsGem Diamonds takes $77.5m impairment on Letseng as annual loss hits $104mGem Diamonds wrote down the carrying value of its Letseng mine in Lesotho by $77.5m and posted a $104m annual loss as revenue fell 36% amid the diamond market downturn.