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The emerging science of finding critical metals (TED Countdown Summit)

KoBold Africa CEO Mfikeyi Makayi spoke at the TED Countdown Summit in Nairobi last June. Watch her explain how science and AI work together at KoBold to transform the mining industry for a cleaner, better future. (Photo credit: Callie Giovanna)

Mingomba Mining Celebrates 100,000 Meters Drilled

On July 21, 2025, Mingomba Mining logged yet another new drilling record. The team officially passed the 100,000m mark in total meters drilled in 3 years. This is 100km of drilling! This accomplishment is worthy of recognition for all of the hard work, dedication, collaboration, problem-solving, and...

GSD Digital Store Launches in Collaboration with Zambia's Ministry of Mines

Decades of Zambia’s geological history are now just a click away! We invite you to join Gerald Mwila, Director of the Geological Survey Department, as he leads us through Zambia’s transformative journey. In partnership with KoBold Metals, the Ministry of Mines & Minerals Development, and ...

Want to be a good explorer? Study economics

The Economist recently wrote a column about KoBold's activities in Mingomba and Zambia.

Racheal Kundananji's Journey (KoBold Commercial)

Every champion begins with a community and a dream. We’re proud to share Racheal Kundananji’s journey from the fields of Chililabombwe to Olympic stadiums and world record-breaking success. Her story proves that dreams have no limits.

KoBold Metals Zambia Internship - Docuseries 2: The Experience

In this half year docuseries, we catch up with our first cohort of Zambian interns and their experience over the last 6 months with KoBold Metals. We are proud of our impact in building a talented and diverse workforce for the future of exploration and mining in Africa with amazing young people. ...

KoBold Metals and AVZ Agree on Framework for KoBold to Acquire AVZ’s Interests in the Manono Lithium Deposit in DRC

Thanks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos, and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix A. Tshisekedi Tshilombo, for opening doors for US investment. KoBold Metals and AVZ Minerals Limited agreed on a framework for KoBold to buy AVZ’s inte...

Mining group backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos expands into DR Congo

Predicting the Earth with Josh Goldman (No Priors Podcast)

KoBold Metals President Josh Goldman talks to Elad Gil and Sarah Guo on No Priors Podcast about the company’s prediction business.

Embassy of Finland Visits Mingomba

HE Saana Halinen from the Embassy of Finland recently visited Mingomba Mining Ltd to see the progress we've made towards developing our exploration campus into a fully-operational mine!