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Ivanhoe Reports Strong Q3 Earnings as Kamoa-Kakula Recovery Plan Targets 500,000 t/y Copper Output 1 Corporate News Copper Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Reports Strong Q3 Earnings as Kamoa-Kakula Recovery Plan Targets 500,000 t/y Copper Output

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Ivanhoe Mines Posts $45 Million Q3 Profit as Kamoa-Kakula Targets Return to 500,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production Ivanhoe Mines reported a third-quarter 2026 profit of $45 million and adjusted EBITDA of $241 million, driven by strong performances from the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Kipushi zinc mine. The company said an updated life-of-mine plan for Kamoa-Kakula will be released in March 2027, outlining a strategy to restore the operation to approximately 500,000 tonnes of annual copper production through a combination of underground mining,… Read More Here
Zambia and DRC Push for Greater Value from Copper and Cobalt as Battery Industry Opportunities Expand 2 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

Zambia and DRC Push for Greater Value from Copper and Cobalt as Battery Industry Opportunities Expand

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Zambia and DRC Seek to Boost Copper and Cobalt Value Addition as Battery Industry Opportunities Grow Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are renewing attention on opportunities to strengthen regional mineral processing and industrial development as global demand for copper and battery-related materials continues to reshape mining investment. The two neighbouring countries occupy a strategically important position in the global minerals industry. The DRC is a leading producer of copper and cobalt, while Zambia remains one of Africa’s major copper-producing countries. Together, they form a mineral-producing corridor with the… Read More Here
DRC Seizes More Than 500 Trucks in Major Copper and Cobalt Mining Crackdown 3 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Seizes More Than 500 Trucks in Major Copper and Cobalt Mining Crackdown

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Authorities Seize Copper and Cobalt Shipments in Sweeping DRC Mining Investigation KINSHASA, DRC — Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched a major investigation into suspected illegal mining and mineral trading following the seizure of more than 500 trucks and thousands of tonnes of copper and cobalt in the country’s mineral-rich southeastern provinces. The enforcement operation, reported by Reuters on 3 November 2026, has brought renewed attention to mineral traceability, regulatory compliance and the protection of licensed mining concessions in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga. The seized vehicles and mineral… Read More Here
Lobito Corridor Set to Transform Zambia’s Trade Routes and Create New Business Opportunities 4 Mining in Zambia Economy Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor Set to Transform Zambia’s Trade Routes and Create New Business Opportunities

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Lobito Corridor Opens Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunities for Zambian Businesses in Logistics, Mining and Agriculture The Lobito Corridor is emerging as one of the most significant infrastructure developments in Southern Africa, with the potential to reshape Zambia’s trade routes, unlock new export markets and create business opportunities across multiple sectors of the economy. The project, which aims to connect Zambia to Angola’s Port of Lobito on the Atlantic Ocean through an integrated rail and road network, is expected to reduce transport costs, improve access to international markets and strengthen regional trade links.… Read More Here
Mining Dispute Resolution Clears Path for Lithium Exploration in Zambia's Mapatizya District 5 Mining in Zambia Exploration Lithium New Mining Projects 

Mining Dispute Resolution Clears Path for Lithium Exploration in Zambia’s Mapatizya District

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Maamba Energy Cleared to Advance Lithium Exploration After Government-Mediated Settlement A government-led settlement of a long-running mining licence dispute has cleared the way for the advancement of lithium exploration activities in Zambia’s Mapatizya District, marking a potentially significant development for the country’s growing critical minerals sector. The agreement brings to a close a three-year dispute between Builders Mining Corporation Limited and Maamba Energy Limited over an alleged encroachment involving their respective mining licence areas. The resolution was achieved through mediation and stakeholder engagement facilitated by the Ministry of Mines and… Read More Here
Glencore CEO Pay Overhaul Fuels Fresh Takeover Speculation 6 Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Glencore CEO Pay Overhaul Fuels Fresh Takeover Speculation

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Glencore CEO Compensation Changes Renew Market Speculation Over Potential Merger or Takeover Deals Fresh speculation over Glencore’s future strategic direction has emerged after shareholders approved significant changes to the compensation structure of Chief Executive Officer Gary Nagle, prompting renewed debate about the possibility of a major merger or takeover involving the mining and commodities giant. The revised remuneration framework has attracted attention from investors and market analysts, some of whom view the changes as potentially aligning executive incentives with longer-term corporate actions, including large-scale acquisitions, mergers or restructuring initiatives. While… Read More Here
Major Debt Restructuring Sees Trafigura-Led Lenders Absorb 70% Loss on DRC Miner 7 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Major Debt Restructuring Sees Trafigura-Led Lenders Absorb 70% Loss on DRC Miner

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Trafigura-Led Creditors Agree to Major Debt Write-Down in DR Congo Mining Restructuring Deal A group of creditors led by global commodities trader Trafigura has agreed to absorb substantial losses as part of a debt restructuring involving a mining operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the financial pressures facing some resource projects in the country. The restructuring agreement will see lenders accept significant reductions in the value of outstanding debt, allowing the mining company to stabilise its financial position and continue operations. The deal is intended to provide… Read More Here
Zambia Warns Holders of Dormant Mining Licences to Develop Projects or Surrender Rights 8 Mining in Zambia Governance 

Zambia Warns Holders of Dormant Mining Licences to Develop Projects or Surrender Rights

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Zambia Cracks Down on Dormant Mining Licences to Accelerate Investment and Copper Production Growth The Zambian government has issued a strong warning to holders of dormant mining licences, urging them to either secure investment partners and develop their concessions or surrender the licences so they can be reallocated to capable investors. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Brenda Tambatamba said the government will no longer tolerate mining rights being held without meaningful development, as Zambia intensifies efforts to expand mineral production and achieve its ambitious economic growth targets. Speaking during… Read More Here
Kavango Commissions Gold Processing Plant as Zimbabwe Expansion Strategy Gains Momentum 9 International Gold 

Kavango Commissions Gold Processing Plant as Zimbabwe Expansion Strategy Gains Momentum

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Kavango Resources Commissions Zimbabwe Gold Processing Plant to Accelerate Production Growth Kavango Resources has successfully commissioned its gold processing plant in Zimbabwe, marking an important step in the company’s efforts to expand gold production and unlock value from its growing portfolio of mining assets. The commissioning of the facility provides Kavango with the capacity to process ore from its exploration and mining projects, allowing the company to move further along the mining value chain and reduce reliance on third-party processing infrastructure. The development is expected to improve operational efficiency while… Read More Here
Lualaba Introduces New Framework for Artisanal Mining as Louis Watum Pursues Sector Reforms 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Lualaba Introduces New Framework for Artisanal Mining as Louis Watum Pursues Sector Reforms

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Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Resettles Artisanal Miners at Mulondo and Launches New Mining Governance Model The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a significant step toward reforming relations between artisanal and industrial mining operators, with Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba overseeing the resettlement of artisanal miners at the Mulondo mining site in Lualaba Province. The intervention, carried out at the Mulondo site located approximately 42 kilometres southeast of Kolwezi in Mutshatsha Territory, aims to resolve a long-running dispute that had halted artisanal mining activities for more than a year.… Read More Here

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