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Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills 1 Mining in Zambia Mining safety 

Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills

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IMRC 2026 in Zambia Showcases Global Mine Rescue Excellence and Advances Safety Standards The 14th International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC 2026), hosted in Zambia, has concluded in Livingstone, bringing together global mining teams in a high-level demonstration of emergency response skills and mine safety excellence. The event combined competitive testing with a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the shared goal of improving safety standards across the global mining industry. General Manager of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Meiring Burger, emphasized the importance of prioritising human life over production. “No production… Read More Here
Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment 2 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment

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Zambia Launches $420 Million Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Boost Renewable Energy Investment The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has launched a Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme (CFIP) aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy and strengthening national electricity supply. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is expected to mobilise around USD 420 million in investment for grid-connected clean energy projects, with a strong focus on solar power integrated with battery energy storage systems. The CFIP is structured as a results-based carbon finance mechanism… Read More Here
Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition 3 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition

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Zambia Targets 10,000MW Power Capacity by 2030 as Government Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says Zambia is making significant progress in the energy sector through reforms, infrastructure investment and increased private sector participation aimed at supporting economic growth. Speaking at the 4th Senior Public Service Management Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Kangwa described energy as the “lifeblood of development” and said government policies had helped attract local and foreign investment into the sector. He highlighted the implementation of the Electricity Open Access Regulations and the launch… Read More Here
ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements 4 Mining in Zambia Energy Governance 

ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements

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Zambia Markets Mining, Energy and Agriculture Investment Opportunities to German Investors The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has promoted the country’s investment opportunities to German and European investors during high-level engagements in Germany aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment. The ZDA formed part of a Zambian government delegation participating in Development Cooperation negotiations between Zambia and the Federal Republic of Germany for the 2027–2028 cooperation period. The bilateral discussions focused on strategic sectors including governance, agriculture, food and nutrition security, and water development. Business forum highlights investment… Read More Here
Louis Watum Mobilises ENA Graduates Around Mining Sector Reforms 5 Mining in DRC 

Louis Watum Mobilises ENA Graduates Around Mining Sector Reforms

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DRC Mines Ministry Engages ENA Graduates on Mining Governance Reforms and Sector Development Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba on Wednesday met with graduates of the National School of Administration (ENA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Mines and public administration officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting formed part of a broader strategic reflection on key priorities facing the country’s mining sector, with discussions centered on governance reforms, transparency and traceability in mineral resource management, and measures to combat fraud. Participants also… Read More Here
DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector 6 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector

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DRC Explores Zambian Mining Wastewater Technology to Improve Environmental Protection and Water Recycling Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held talks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a delegation from Zambian group SACOR to discuss the potential introduction of advanced wastewater treatment technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. The delegation, led by Solange Kappongo, presented an innovative solution designed to treat wastewater generated during the ore concentration process, commonly known as tailings management. According to SACOR, the technology uses specialized equipment to separate solid mining residues from… Read More Here
Middle East Conflict Threatens DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Sulfuric Acid Shortage 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Economy 

Middle East Conflict Threatens DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Sulfuric Acid Shortage

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China’s Sulfuric Acid Export Suspension Threatens DRC Copper Production Amid Global Supply Crunch The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper and cobalt sector is facing growing pressure following China’s decision to suspend sulfuric acid exports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a move that is tightening global supply chains and raising production costs across the mining industry. According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs cited by Jeune Afrique, the DRC could lose up to 125,000 tonnes of copper production in 2026 if logistical disruptions and supply shortages persist. Copper… Read More Here
ARSP Launches Subcontracting Compliance Campaign in Haut-Katanga to Support Congolese Businesses 8 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

ARSP Launches Subcontracting Compliance Campaign in Haut-Katanga to Support Congolese Businesses

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DRC’s ARSP Expands Subcontracting Compliance Drive to Haut-Katanga to Boost Local SMEs and Job Creation The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has extended its subcontracting compliance campaign to Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to increase business opportunities for Congolese companies and promote local job creation. Led by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the ARSP delegation is currently in Haut-Katanga following a similar operation in Lualaba Province. During courtesy meetings with Provincial Assembly President Michel Kabwe and Interim Governor Martin Kazembe, Mr Katemb requested institutional… Read More Here
DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure 9 Mining in DRC Energy New Mining Projects 

DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure

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DRC Pushes Greater Kasai Mining Expansion With Major Chinese Copper Project and Energy Infrastructure Plan The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to transform Greater Kasai into a new strategic mining production hub, as part of efforts to diversify the country’s extractive industry beyond its traditional mining regions. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held discussions with officials from China Railway Resources Universal Limited to review a major proposed mining investment in the territories of Miabi and Kabeya-Kamwanga. Large-scale copper… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Posts Q1 Loss After Kamoa-Kakula Tax Hit Despite Strong Copper Expansion Push 10 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Taxes 

Ivanhoe Mines Posts Q1 Loss After Kamoa-Kakula Tax Hit Despite Strong Copper Expansion Push

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Ivanhoe Mines Reports Q1 2026 Loss Amid Kamoa-Kakula Tax Settlement and Expands Copper Growth Strategy Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining company, reported a net loss of $2-million and a total comprehensive loss of $35 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This marks a sharp reversal from the same period in 2025, when the company recorded a profit of $122-million and total comprehensive income of $128 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to its share of losses from the Kamoa Holding joint venture in the Democratic Republic of… Read More Here

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