The MiningWrap BriefNo. 31
OCP phosphate cargoes head for US ports after Trump suspends tariffs
The week in African mining — 16 July 2026.
1MarketsOCP phosphate cargoes head for US ports after Trump suspends tariffsMorocco's OCP Group is shipping phosphate fertiliser to the United States again after President Trump suspended antidumping and countervailing duties for eight months, a move the USDA says could save American farmers $1.82bn a year.
2PGMTharisa's Apollo underground portal on track after first blastTharisa said its Apollo underground portal remained on time and budget after its first blast in March 2026, part of a $547m transition intended to extend mining at its namesake operation by more than 60 years.
3M&AAnglo American picks Gareth Penny consortium as preferred bidder for De BeersAnglo American has named a consortium led by former De Beers chief executive Gareth Penny as preferred bidder for its 85% stake in De Beers, with chief executive Duncan Wanblad saying the long-running sale process is close to its end.
4CopperIEA warns copper supply outlook has 'worsened considerably' on acid crisisThe International Energy Agency said the copper supply outlook has worsened significantly, warning DRC mines reliant on sulphuric acid leaching face a strong set of near-term challenges.
5ExplorationArrow Minerals secures fresh three-year permit for Guinea's Niagara bauxite projectArrow Minerals has been granted a new three-year exploration permit for its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea, restarting work after a year-long suspension.