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Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition 1 International Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Equipment 

Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition

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Epiroc Acquires South African Mining Aftermarket Specialist Eventspec to Strengthen African Operations Swedish mining equipment and services company Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining aftermarket specialist Eventspec, strengthening its manufacturing and service capabilities in one of Africa’s largest mining markets. Johannesburg-based Eventspec manufactures replacement parts for drill rigs, mine trucks and loaders, while also providing equipment rebuilds, repairs and maintenance services. The company has around 125 employees and generated approximately R280 million in revenue in 2025. The acquisition, initially announced in March 2026, has now been completed… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion in New Investments as Mining and Manufacturing Lead Growth 2 International Gold Investment News Lithium 

Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion in New Investments as Mining and Manufacturing Lead Growth

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Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion Investment Pipeline as Mining and Manufacturing Drive Industrial Growth Zimbabwe approved US$1.59 billion in proposed investments during the second quarter of 2026, with mining and manufacturing accounting for nearly 80% of the total as the country seeks to attract capital and build greater value around its mineral resources. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) issued 284 investment licences between April and June. Mining attracted the largest share, with 86 projects valued at US$768.5 million, while manufacturing accounted for 43 projects worth US$496.7 million. Together, the… Read More Here
DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance

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DRC Lithium Hydroxide Price Rises 3.89% to Over $20,000 Per Ton as Mineral Markets Diverge The price of lithium hydroxide recorded the strongest increase among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral products during the latest pricing period, rising by 3.89% as international markets showed mixed movements. According to the latest mineral price schedule covering 10 to 15 August 2026, lithium hydroxide increased from $19,314.29 to $20,065.63 per tonne, representing a gain of $751.34 per tonne. The increase makes lithium hydroxide the strongest-performing mineral in the latest assessment, although… Read More Here
Louis Watum Marks First Year with Push for Greater Transparency, Formalisation and Investment 4 Mining in DRC Investment News Mining Personality 

Louis Watum Marks First Year with Push for Greater Transparency, Formalisation and Investment

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Outlines Mining Reforms and Investment Priorities After First Year in Office Louis Watum Kabamba has marked his first year as Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by highlighting reforms aimed at improving governance, strengthening transparency, formalising artisanal mining and unlocking greater value from the country’s vast mineral resources. Since taking office in August 2025, Watum has focused his agenda on six key areas: improving governance and transparency, combating fraud and mineral smuggling, formalising artisanal mining, strengthening the distribution of mining revenues,… Read More Here
Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026 5 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

Development Finance, Advisory and Research Leaders Join Power Africa Today at AEW 2026

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The institutional architecture around African power investment has grown considerably more sophisticated in recent years, with multilateral lenders, specialized blended finance vehicles, global law firms and energy research houses all playing active roles in how projects are structured, financed and brought to market. Speakers confirmed for the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, October 12-16, represent the complete investment ecosystem at work across the continent. The World Bank’s role in shaping Africa’s power investment landscape is well established, and Infrastructure Program Leader Mirlan… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Boom Draws Global Investment as Production Ambitions Rise 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Copper Boom Draws Global Investment as Production Ambitions Rise

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Zambia’s Copper Industry Enters New Growth Era as Global Investment and Production Surge Zambia’s position as one of Africa’s leading copper producers is attracting growing interest from international investors as the country seeks to expand production, develop new mining projects and strengthen its role in global copper supply chains. Zambia produced a record 890,000 tonnes of copper in 2025, marking a significant increase in output and reinforcing the country’s position as a major copper producer. The government has set ambitious targets to further increase production over the coming years, supported… Read More Here
DRC Copper Industry Expands as China, India and Tanzania Deepen Their Roles 7 Mining in DRC Copper Transport and Logistics 

DRC Copper Industry Expands as China, India and Tanzania Deepen Their Roles

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DRC Copper Value Chain Expands Beyond China, India and Tanzania as Processing and Logistics Grow The Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper industry is increasingly developing into a more complex regional value chain, challenging the simplified view that China extracts, India processes and Tanzania provides transport infrastructure. While Chinese companies have a major presence in the DRC’s mining and processing industries, Indian-linked businesses are also active in the country’s metallurgical sector. Tanzania, meanwhile, plays an increasingly important role as a transit hub for Congolese mineral exports and imports. Chinese investment remains… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Accelerates Makoko Copper Development in DRC 8 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Ivanhoe Mines Accelerates Makoko Copper Development in DRC

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Ivanhoe Mines Accelerates Makoko Copper Development as Western Forelands Exploration Expands in DRC Ivanhoe Mines is accelerating exploration and development activities at the Makoko copper discovery within its Western Forelands project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as continued drilling expands the scale and potential of the mineralised district. The Western Forelands project covers approximately 2,393 square kilometres in Lualaba Province, adjacent to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex. The area is considered highly prospective for large, high-grade copper deposits. Recent drilling has extended copper mineralisation farther west from the original… Read More Here
Kibali Generates $654 Million in Sales for Barrick in First Half of 2026 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Gold 

Kibali Generates $654 Million in Sales for Barrick in First Half of 2026

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Barrick’s Kibali Gold Mine Generates $654 Million in Sales in First Half of 2026 Barrick Mining’s share of sales from the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached $654 million in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strong performance of the operation amid higher gold prices. Barrick, which holds a 45% interest in Kibali and operates the mine, recorded $341 million in sales during the first quarter and a further $313 million in the second quarter. The first-half figure compares with $417 million during the… Read More Here
MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026 10 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026

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MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in H1 2026 as Expansion Drives Growth MMG’s Kinsevere copper operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered strong production growth in the first half of 2026, producing 33,800 tonnes of copper cathodes, up 33% compared with the same period last year. The improved performance reflects the continued ramp-up of the Kinsevere Expansion Project, which has strengthened the mine’s processing capacity and supported higher copper output. Kinsevere produced 16,820 tonnes of copper cathodes in the first quarter, representing a 44% year-on-year… Read More Here

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