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Last Modified: February 5, 2025
KoBold Metals signs an agreement with the Government of Burundi to digitize the country's geological data. The agreement ceremony takes place in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Department of State and presided over by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Sarah Troutman. Burundi's Minister of Mineral Resources, Energy, Industry, Trade and Tourism, Dr. Hassan Kibeya, signs for the government, while KoBold's Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer Sandy Alexander represents the company.
Mar 2026 · KoBold MetalsNews article
Mingomba Mining Ltd and Capital Drilling launch 2026 vocational-skills scholarships for five students at the Don Bosco Skills Training Centre in Chingola, Zambia. The second phase of their joint program covers tuition, exam fees, PPE, course materials, accommodation, meals, monthly stipends, bedding, toiletries, and medical insurance, while recipients pursue Level 1 certification in fields including electrical installation, metal fabrication, automotive mechanics, or hospitality.
Feb 2026 · KoBold MetalsNews article
KoBold Metals is entering the Democratic Republic of the Congo by acquiring AVZ Minerals’ stake in the Manono lithium deposit. The Bill Gates- and Jeff Bezos-backed venture plans to invest US$1 billion to develop the project.
May 2025 · The AssayNews article
KoBold Metals and AVZ Minerals agree on a framework for KoBold to acquire AVZ’s interests in the Manono lithium deposit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The framework seeks to resolve a long-standing ownership dispute, with KoBold planning a US$1 billion investment to develop the deposit’s southern section while Zijin Mining retains the northern part; regulatory approvals remain pending.
May 2025 · KoBold MetalsNews article