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Washington is the capital city of the United States of America, located on the north bank of the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The city has a population of about 700 000 within its boundaries, with the wider metropolitan area home to more than six-million people. Washington serves as the seat of the US federal government, housing the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and the headquarters of numerous federal agencies and departments. The city is also home to major international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which play significant roles in global development finance and economic policy. Washington's economy is dominated by government activities, professional services, education and international organisations, with limited manufacturing or heavy industry. The city is a major centre for policy-making, diplomacy and international relations, hosting embassies and missions from nearly every country. Washington was established as the US capital in 1790 and formally founded in 1791, named after George Washington, the first US president. Its status as a global political and financial hub makes it a frequent dateline in coverage of international economic policy, multilateral lending and diplomatic developments affecting African and other emerging markets.

Washington News


UCT-led study reveals clues to the origin of the world’s largest diamonds
UCT-led study reveals clues to the origin of the world’s largest diamonds
5th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular and resorbed (CLIPPIR) – form have... 


Image of Kettle-River Curlew project
Kettle River–Curlew (Curlew) project, US – update
1st May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Early works have been completed. 


Cambria Gold Mines announces expansion of claim package at US deposit
Cambria Gold Mines announces expansion of claim package at US deposit
23rd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Cambria Gold Mines has completed the additional claim staking at the Mt Margaret copper/gold porphyry deposit near Randle, Washington, in the US. The new staking consists of about 7... 


IEA CEO Fatih Birol
IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy supplies, imposing export controls
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency on Monday urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export controls that could worsen what they... 


Image of gold bars
Kettle River–Curlew (Curlew) project, US
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Curlew is designed to leverage existing regional infrastructure by restarting the 1 800 t/d Kettle River mill to process Curlew mineralisation.  


Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
Chris Wright joins Powering Africa Summit 2026 on energy access and clean cooking
6th March 2026

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy... 


EXIM Chairman to Spotlight U.S. Financing Firepower at Powering Africa Summit 2026
EXIM Chairman to Spotlight U.S. Financing Firepower at Powering Africa Summit 2026
26th February 2026

John Jovanovic, Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), will join the 11th Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. from 19–20 March 2026, reinforcing the strength of... 


Mining billionaire Robert Friedland
Australian miner backed by Robert Friedland expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says
4th February 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12-billion US critical minerals stockpile, the company's CEO told Reuters on... 


Kinross approves construction of three US growth projects
Kinross approves construction of three US growth projects
15th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Kinross on Thursday announced the construction of three organic growth projects in the US – the Round Mountain Phase X and Bald Mountain Redbird 2 projects in Nevada, and the Kettle... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump says no critical minerals tariffs for now, will seek overseas supplies
15th January 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had opted for now against imposing tariffs on rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals, and instead ordered his administration to seek... 


Rare earth oxides
G7 finance ministers to meet in Washington to discuss rare earths, three sources say
6th January 2026 By: Reuters

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. One of the sources... 


Sensors provide flood warnings
9th December 2025

To create the world's most sophisticated flood monitoring and forecasting system, the US State of Iowa's Flood Centre (IFC) uses more than 200 Senix ToughSonic 30 and ToughSonic 50 ultrasonic... 


An Apple device
US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals
27th November 2025 By: Reuters

A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the... 


Congressman John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican and chairperson of the US House Select Committee on China.
US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

China for decades has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector and its geopolitical influence, a US House of... 


An iron-ore mine in Liberia
Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
29th October 2025 By: Reuters

Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West African nation and iron ore producer pursues talks with Washington on... 


Mark Carney
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed caution after a newspaper reported he might soon sign a trade deal on steel and aluminum with the US, saying "I wouldn't overplay it." The... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet President Donald Trump on Monday in Washington.
Australia pitches to be Trump’s fix for China rare earths curbs
20th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s prime minister is set to pitch his nation’s vast resource holdings as a solution to China’s rare earth curbs at a meeting Monday with President Donald Trump, as the US and other... 


Ghana gold mine
State-run gold body has boosted Ghana's foreign reserves, central bank chief says
17th October 2025 By: Reuters

Ghana's central bank has rebuilt its foreign reserves to the equivalent of four and a half months of import cover after they were nearly depleted during a 2022 economic crisis, Governor Johnson... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US may seek more stakes in strategic companies to counter China, Bessent says
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

he Trump administration will seek to tighten control over strategic sectors by taking more equity stakes in key companies to counter China's economic policies and export restrictions, Treasury... 


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

Top US officials on Wednesday blasted China's major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to global supply chains, but said Beijing could still change course and avoid steps by... 


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