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a16z Podcast: The Critical Technology in Finding Critical Materials

No lithium, no EVs. No copper, no data centers. No cobalt, no batteries. These materials are essential to powering the future, but discovering deposits can take decades with current outdated methods. Now, AI is changing that. KoBold Metals is using AI to make mineral exploration faster and ...

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BBC Interview with Mfikeyi Makayi, CEO of KoBold Africa (Mining Indaba 2025)

KoBold Metals Africa CEO Mfikeyi Makayi spoke with the BBC about the company's AI-backed efforts to find major new critical mineral deposits and its commitment to ethics in mining.

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KoBold Metals Africa CEO: $2B Investment in New Zambian Copper Mine

KoBold Metals Africa CEO Mfikeyi Makayi spoke with Bloomberg TV's Jennifer Zabasajja at Mining Indaba 2025 to discuss the year ahead for KoBold Metals and the industry.   KoBold Metals Africa CEO @MMakayi84 spoke with @BloombergTV's @jennzaba at @MiningIndaba to discuss the year ahead for...

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Mingomba Mining Ltd 2024 Town Hall

Reflecting on last year, here is a video of Mingomba Mining Ltd's last town hall session and sharing with our staff and business partners the upcoming activities for 2025.  

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Watt It Takes: KoBold Metals Co-Founder and CEO Kurt House

KoBold Metals CEO Kurt House recently spoke with Emily Hirsch on the Watt It Takes podcast about the company’s AI-powered search for critical minerals. Listen now on Apple Podcasts.  

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Mining startup KoBold Metals valued at $2.96bn after closing $537m Series C

Happy New Year to all! To ring in the new year, KoBold announced the close of its $537m Series C in an interview with the Financial Times. The reporter asked Kurt about the impact of former President Trump’s election on the U.S. Government’s support for diversifying the critical minera...

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Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor

Today, the The White House announced that KoBold Metals signed an MOU with Africa Finance Corporation “committing to anchor the commercial viability of the Zambia-Lobito rail project with more than 300,000 tons of copper per year from its Mingomba mine.” Josh Goldman, President of KoBold Meta...

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Leaders Forum: Innovation in a New Era of African Mining (CMA 2024)

On 7 November 2025, the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit held the Leaders Forum titled: Innovation in a New Era of African Mining, moderated by Matthew Watson, Senior Partner & Commercial Director, Rystad Energy. The following panelists included: - Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President, Glen...

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Meet the Trailblazers: KoBold Metals Internship Program (2024–2025)

We searched across Zambia to find the brightest young innovators and leaders-and we found them! These talented individuals are ready to transform industries and build tomorrow’s mines with bold ideas and cutting-edge technology. The future starts now!  

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Kachelo Demonstration Garden (Documentary)

Kachelo Demonstration Garden is part of the Sustainable Livelihoods Enhancement Program to promote sustainable agricultural practices and empower our communities. This initiative lays the groundwork for a future where our communities can thrive through said farming practices.    ...