Mar 16 – Mar 22, 2026

United States  · Financing/FID Preparation  · $2.35 billion constructionreviewonline.com

Korea Zinc is seeking a $2.35 billion loan to develop a critical minerals processing plant in Tennessee, part of a $7.4 billion joint venture with the US government. The project aims to enhance US domestic supply of rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, aligning with US industrial policy. Currently in the financing stage, this presents an opportunity for equipment suppliers as the project progresses.

Zambia  · Permitting  · $2.3 billion to $2.5 billion mining.com

KoBold Metals is developing the Mingomba copper project in Zambia, targeting production in the early 2030s. The project is in the permitting phase with an estimated investment of $2.3 billion to $2.5 billion. While the project is at an early stage with specifications being defined, no specific equipment or processes are mentioned, making it a monitoring opportunity as details may emerge later.

China  · Commissioning/Start-up globalcement.com

KHD Humboldt Wedag has commissioned a Pyrorotor alternative fuels system at Conch Group's Baoshan cement plant in China, processing high-moisture biomass and municipal waste. The system achieved stable operation and plans to test additional biomass feedstocks. While the project is in commissioning phase, there's potential for future expansion, but no immediate actionability without further contact details.

Nigeria  · Expansion/Upgrade  · USD 1 billion africaports.co.za

MSC Group has secured a 45-year concession to build and operate a new container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos, Nigeria, valued at over $1 billion. This project positions Snake Island as a key maritime hub alongside other major ports in Lagos. The development involves bulk material handling systems, presenting an opportunity for suppliers of industrial minerals and chemicals processing equipment. The project is in the expansion phase, indicating potential needs for new equipment and processes.

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Georgia  · Permitting globalcement.com

Kartuli Cement is expanding its Kaspi plant's clinker production, adding 1200t/day capacity. The project is in the permitting phase with environmental assessments submitted. The plant will implement filtration systems and a water recycling system to reduce environmental impact.

United States  · Financing/FID Preparation  · $1.05 billion constructionreviewonline.com

The $1.05 billion federal grant released for the Blatnik Bridge replacement marks a significant infrastructure project in the United States. However, it is unrelated to industrial minerals or chemicals processing, thus offering no actionable leads for relevant equipment suppliers.

South Africa miningreview.com

SRK Consulting South Africa highlights the importance of water balance modeling in mining, particularly focusing on evaporation processes. This approach helps in infrastructure design and risk management, potentially aligning with SEP's expertise in evaporation and crystallization plants.

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Kenya  · Financing/FID Preparation  · $824 million energycapitalpower.com

Kenya Pipeline Company is utilizing funds from its $824 million IPO to develop a Mombasa oil trading hub and expand strategic storage capacity. This project addresses the need for robust midstream infrastructure as Kenya prepares for first oil from the Turkana field in late 2026. The investment highlights the growing importance of strategic storage in Africa's emerging oil producers.

Nigeria  · $1 billion africaports.co.za

MSC Group has secured a 45-year concession to build and operate a container terminal on Snake Island in Lagos, Nigeria, valued at over $1 billion. This project aims to enhance Nigeria's maritime logistics capabilities, though no specific industrial processing equipment or partners are mentioned in the article.

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Sandvik has launched next-generation CH442 and CH662 cone crushers targeting mining and quarrying operations across Africa, featuring strengthened mechanical design, simplified maintenance (backing compound-free liner changes), and digital automation via the ACS-c 5 ASRi system. The article is a product announcement with no specific customer project, investment value, or procurement opportunity identified. Monitor for customer adoption announcements and regional tender activity.

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