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CKM eMagazine July-August 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 23 Uncategorized 

CKM eMagazine July-August 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet received the July-August 2026 Edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might also benefit immensely from the quality content, industry insights and professional information provided in this special edition. “BE VISIBLE TO THE RIGHT AUDIENCE” The CKM eMagazine is massively and mostly distributed digitally, reaching top decision makers in all major mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 178,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 99,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. Note that the Sept – Oct 2026 special edition will… Read More Here
DRC Faces Pressure to Tackle Environmental Pollution Linked to Mining 24 Mining in DRC 

DRC Faces Pressure to Tackle Environmental Pollution Linked to Mining

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DRC Urged to Strengthen Mining Environmental Controls as Pollution Concerns Mount The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing renewed pressure to strengthen environmental oversight of its mining sector following concerns over pollution and the impact of mining activities on communities and ecosystems. Human Rights Watch has called on authorities in Kinshasa to take stronger action in response to reported environmental concerns, highlighting the need for greater accountability and effective enforcement of environmental standards across the mining industry. The concerns come as the DRC continues to attract major investment into its… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Formalise Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining as Sector Gains Momentum 25 Mining in DRC Copper Investment News 

DRC Moves to Formalise Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining as Sector Gains Momentum

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DRC Calls for Formalisation of Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining to Boost Investment and Development The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to bring copper mining in Kasaï-Oriental under a more structured and regulated framework, as authorities seek to turn the province’s mineral wealth into greater economic and social development. The call for stronger oversight reflects growing recognition of the province’s copper potential and the need to ensure mining activities generate sustainable benefits for local communities and the wider economy. Authorities and industry stakeholders are advocating for better organisation of… Read More Here
Angola’s Diamond Push Gains Momentum as New Mines Reshape the Industry 26 International Diamond Economy 

Angola’s Diamond Push Gains Momentum as New Mines Reshape the Industry

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Angola Diamond Industry Targets Global Top Two by 2030 With New Mining Projects Angola is stepping up efforts to strengthen its diamond industry, targeting a rise to the world’s second-largest diamond producer by 2030 through increased investment, structural reforms and stronger transparency standards. The government says the ambition will be supported by strategic partnerships with international mining companies and the expansion of major projects that can significantly increase national output. The Luele mine in Lunda Sul is expected to remain a key driver of production growth, while the planned Chiri… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority 27 International Copper Corporate News 

Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority

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Rio Tinto Signals No Rush to Revive Glencore Deal as Copper Strategy Takes Priority Rio Tinto is showing little urgency to reopen merger discussions with Glencore, despite the expiry of a six-month standstill that had prevented the mining giants from pursuing renewed takeover talks. The development removes a key restriction following Rio Tinto’s decision in February to abandon a proposed combination with Glencore after the two companies failed to agree on terms that Rio believed would deliver sufficient value to shareholders. The potential deal, valued at more than $200 billion,… Read More Here
Zambia Miners Seek Stronger Policy Support to Unlock Copper Growth 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Miners Seek Stronger Policy Support to Unlock Copper Growth

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Zambia Miners Seek Policy Support, Power and Investment to Triple Copper Production As Zambia heads towards the August 13 general elections, the country’s mining industry is calling for policies that can accelerate investment and help deliver its ambitious target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually by 2031. Mining companies and industry stakeholders are seeking stronger incentives for mineral processing, renewed exploration, improved infrastructure and increased power generation. These measures are viewed as critical to expanding production and attracting the investment needed to position Zambia as a leading global… Read More Here
Zambia Turns to Botswana for Lessons on Mining Local Content 29 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Turns to Botswana for Lessons on Mining Local Content

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Zambia Looks to Botswana for Lessons as Mining Local Content Rules Take Effect Zambia is looking to lessons from Botswana as it seeks to strengthen local participation in mining and ensure that the sector generates greater economic benefits for Zambian businesses. The move comes as Zambia implements its Geological and Minerals Development (Local Content) Regulations, 2025, which took effect in January 2026 and require mining companies to prioritise local suppliers while progressively increasing procurement from qualifying Zambian businesses. However, the success of the framework will depend on whether local companies… Read More Here
DRC Pushes to Modernise Artisanal Mining as Financing Challenges Persist 30 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Pushes to Modernise Artisanal Mining as Financing Challenges Persist

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DRC Artisanal Mining Faces Financing Hurdle as Government Pushes Mechanisation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking to modernise its artisanal mining sector, but limited access to finance, inadequate mining zones and unreliable power supply continue to hinder efforts to transition operators towards more mechanised and productive small-scale mining. Artisanal mining remains a major source of income for millions of Congolese and contributes to the supply of strategic minerals. However, much of the sector still relies on manual methods and rudimentary equipment, limiting productivity, worker safety and effective mineral… Read More Here
DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway 31 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway

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DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a US$1.258 billion project to rehabilitate and modernise the 1,004.5-kilometre Dilolo-Sakania railway, strengthening a critical section of the Lobito Corridor. The government adopted a draft collaboration convention with Mota-Engil Africa covering the railway’s financing, rehabilitation, modernisation, operation, maintenance and eventual transfer to the state. The railway runs through the DRC’s mineral-rich southeastern region and provides an important link to the Lobito Corridor, connecting the country’s mining areas with Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. Once… Read More Here
Zambia Moves Ahead with 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sinazongwe 32 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Moves Ahead with 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Sinazongwe

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Zambia to Develop 300MW Coal-Fired Power Plant as ZCCM-IH Targets Energy Security Zambia is moving forward with plans to develop a 300MW coal-fired thermal power plant in Sinazongwe District, as the country seeks to strengthen electricity supply and reduce its heavy reliance on hydropower. The project is being developed through Ever Great Energy Company Limited, a special-purpose vehicle involving ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Wonderful Group Services Limited. Under an agreement signed on June 1, 2026, ZCCM-IH will acquire a 30% stake in Ever Great for approximately US$54.2 million. The… Read More Here

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