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President Hichilema Appoints Brenda Tambatamba as Zambia’s Mines Minister 1 Mining in Zambia Governance Mining Personality 

President Hichilema Appoints Brenda Tambatamba as Zambia’s Mines Minister

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Brenda Tambatamba Appointed Zambia’s Mines and Minerals Development Minister President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Brenda Tambatamba as Minister of Mines and Minerals Development as Zambia pursues plans to increase annual copper production to three million tonnes by 2031. Tambatamba was among 24 Cabinet ministers sworn in at State House in Lusaka on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, following Hichilema’s re-election in August. She previously served as Minister of Labour and Social Security. Before entering politics, she worked as a sustainability manager at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine, bringing industry experience to her… Read More Here
KICO Awards 28 Subcontracting Contracts to Congolese Firms in Local Content Drive 2 Mining in DRC Governance 

KICO Awards 28 Subcontracting Contracts to Congolese Firms in Local Content Drive

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Kipushi Mine Strengthens Local Content with Contracts for 28 Congolese Firms KIPUSHI, DRC — Kipushi Corporation (KICO SA) has awarded subcontracting agreements to 28 Congolese companies, marking a further step in efforts to increase local participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining sector. The agreements were signed on 28 October 2026 in Kipushi, Haut-Katanga Province, following a competitive tendering process and eligibility assessment conducted under the supervision of the Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-traitance dans le Secteur Privé (ARSP), the authority responsible for regulating private-sector subcontracting. The… Read More Here
Zambia Lobito Railway Moves Closer to Construction as AFC Names Preferred EPC Contractors 3 Transport and Logistics Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Lobito Railway Moves Closer to Construction as AFC Names Preferred EPC Contractors

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AFC Selects Preferred Contractors for Zambia Lobito Railway, Paving the Way for Major Regional Trade and Mining Corridor Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has taken a significant step toward advancing the Zambia Lobito Railway Project by announcing the preferred Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the transformative cross-border rail development linking Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast. The announcement follows a competitive international tender process for the 830-kilometre greenfield railway project, which is expected to strengthen regional trade, lower transport costs, and support industrial growth across Southern and Central Africa. For… Read More Here
Virtus Minerals Reports 4,000 Jobs and Strong Local Contractor Participation at DRC’s Mutoshi-Étoile Project 4 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Virtus Minerals Reports 4,000 Jobs and Strong Local Contractor Participation at DRC’s Mutoshi-Étoile Project

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Virtus Minerals Reports Over 4,000 Jobs and 81 Contractors as Mutoshi-Étoile Project Nears Key Milestones in DRC The redevelopment of the Mutoshi-Étoile copper and cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo is gaining momentum, with operator Virtus Minerals reporting significant progress on construction, employment creation and community development initiatives. During a recent meeting with DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, company representatives provided an update on the former Chemaf assets, which were acquired by the U.S.-based mining firm earlier this year. The discussions focused on project development, economic… Read More Here
Former ARSP Chief Challenges Successor’s Claims Over Subcontracting Certifications and $20 Billion Contracts 5 Mining in DRC Governance 

Former ARSP Chief Challenges Successor’s Claims Over Subcontracting Certifications and $20 Billion Contracts

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Miguel Kashal’s Camp Disputes ARSP Certification Figures, Calls for Transparency Over $20 Billion in Subcontracting Contracts A dispute has emerged within the leadership of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s subcontracting regulator, as supporters of former ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb challenge recent claims made by his successor regarding the institution’s performance and oversight of subcontracting activities. The controversy follows remarks by current ARSP Director General Ted Beleshayi Kasanda, who reportedly stated that only 80 subcontracting certifications were issued between 2020 and 2025. Kashal’s supporters have dismissed the figure as… Read More Here
Zambia Targets EV and Battery Manufacturing to Capture More Value From Critical Minerals 6 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

Zambia Targets EV and Battery Manufacturing to Capture More Value From Critical Minerals

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Zambia Pursues Investment in EV and Battery Manufacturing to Drive Industrial Growth and Mineral Value Addition Zambia is intensifying efforts to attract investment into electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, battery production and mineral processing as the country seeks to move beyond raw mineral exports and build a stronger, value-added industrial economy. The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says the country’s abundant mineral resources position it well to benefit from growing global demand for battery metals and clean energy technologies. The agency believes greater investment in downstream industries could help create jobs, expand… Read More Here
Uganda’s Export Earnings Jump 36% as Gold Trade Drives Record August Performance 7 Mining in Uganda Gold 

Uganda’s Export Earnings Jump 36% as Gold Trade Drives Record August Performance

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Uganda Export Revenues Surge 36% to $1.5 Billion in August on Strong Gold Shipments Uganda recorded a sharp increase in export earnings in August 2026, with revenues rising 36% year-on-year, driven largely by booming gold exports and stronger commodity trade. According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, Uganda exported goods worth approximately $1.5 billion during the month, up from $1.1 billion recorded in August 2025. The strong performance underscores the growing importance of the country’s mineral sector in supporting foreign exchange earnings and overall economic growth. Gold remained… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Suspends SAEMAPE Director Amid Rising Tensions in Lualaba’s Artisanal Mining Sector 8 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Mines Minister Suspends SAEMAPE Director Amid Rising Tensions in Lualaba’s Artisanal Mining Sector

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DRC Suspends SAEMAPE Director as Government Moves to Address Illegal Artisanal Mining in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga Democratic Republic of Congo Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba Watum has suspended Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of the Service for Assistance and Supervision of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), amid growing concerns over illegal artisanal mining activities in the country’s key mining regions. The suspension was formalized through a ministerial order signed on October 21, 2026, and took immediate effect. The Ministry’s Secretary General has been tasked with implementing the decision. According to… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Inaugurates 60 MW Solar Power Plant with Battery Storage to Strengthen Sustainable Copper Production 9 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Energy 

Kamoa-Kakula Inaugurates 60 MW Solar Power Plant with Battery Storage to Strengthen Sustainable Copper Production

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Kamoa-Kakula Launches 60 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project, Advancing DRC’s Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Copper Ambitions KOLWEZI, DRC – Kamoa Copper has officially commissioned a 60 MW solar power project equipped with battery energy storage systems, marking a major milestone in its efforts to secure reliable renewable energy for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex and reduce the carbon intensity of its operations. The project, developed in partnership with CrossBoundary Energy and Green World Energie, was officially inaugurated on October 16, 2026, during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, energy… Read More Here
DRC's Sakania-Banana Corridor Set to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade 10 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC’s Sakania-Banana Corridor Set to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade

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Sakania-Banana Trade Corridor Expected to Reduce DRC Transit Costs by 30% and Boost Regional Commerce The development of the Sakania-Banana transport corridor could reduce container transit costs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by between 25% and 30%, strengthening the country’s logistics network and improving access between key production centres and consumer markets, according to a new study by the Centre for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (Crefdl). The report, presented in Kinshasa on October 23, highlights the transformative economic potential of the corridor, which is expected… Read More Here

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