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CKM Newsletter 17-08-2026 23 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 17-08-2026

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          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Top Mining stories this week         DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production 51% as Copper Output Jumps 66% in 2026…   Glencore’s DRC cobalt production fell 51% to 8,700 tonnes in the first half of 2026 after government export quotas altered operating priorities. Meanwhile, copper output from KCC and Mutanda surged 66% to 138,400 tonnes, highlighting how quota restrictions are reshaping processing and production strategies significantly… Read full articleCKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH    … Read More Here
Fifi Masuka Saini Visits TFM to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology 46 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Fifi Masuka Saini Visits TFM to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology

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DRC Governor Fifi Masuka Saini Visits Tenke Fungurume Mining to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology The Governor of Lualaba Province, Fifi Masuka Saini, has visited the industrial facilities of Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) in Fungurume to gain firsthand insight into the company’s copper and cobalt production operations. The visit took place on Thursday, 13 August, during the governor’s tour of the Fungurume area, where she was accompanied by a provincial delegation. During her visit to TFM, Masuka Saini was briefed on the company’s mining and processing operations, with particular… Read More Here
Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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

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