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Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban 40 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban

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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Beneficiation Push Drives $1 Billion in New Processing Investments Zimbabwe’s decision to ban the export of raw lithium concentrates has triggered a wave of investment in domestic processing infrastructure, with commitments reaching nearly $1 billion, largely driven by Chinese mining companies operating in the country. The policy shift, aimed at increasing local beneficiation and value addition, has accelerated the development of lithium sulphate processing plants as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise. A key example is Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., which has begun construction of… Read More Here
DRC Mining Week Reassures Participants as Ebola Situation Monitored Ahead of 2026 Lubumbashi Event 41 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Week Reassures Participants as Ebola Situation Monitored Ahead of 2026 Lubumbashi Event

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DRC Mining Week 2026 Confirms Lubumbashi Event Amid Ebola Concerns, Says No Restrictions in Place Organizers of DRC Mining Week 2026 have confirmed that preparations for the upcoming event remain on track despite recent public concern and media reports regarding Ebola cases in certain regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event is scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Grand Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. In a statement, the organizers emphasized that the safety, well-being, and trust of participants, partners, staff, and host communities… Read More Here
Chile Copper Output Drops 13.8% in April as Lower Ore Grades Hit Major Mines 42 International Copper 

Chile Copper Output Drops 13.8% in April as Lower Ore Grades Hit Major Mines

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Chile’s Copper Production Falls Sharply in April Amid Weaker Ore Grades and Output Decline Copper production in Chile, the world’s largest producer of the metal, declined by 13.8% year-on-year in April, according to data released on Friday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Output fell to 399,954 metric tons, compared with 464,056 tons recorded in the same month last year. The agency attributed the decline to a high base of comparison and lower ore grades at major mining operations across the country. Chile’s broader industrial activity also weakened during the… Read More Here
Trafigura Wins $92 Million Arbitration Award Against Zambia’s ZCCM-IH 43 Mining in Zambia Copper News in Brief 

Trafigura Wins $92 Million Arbitration Award Against Zambia’s ZCCM-IH

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Zambia’s ZCCM-IH Ordered to Pay $92 Million to Trafigura in Copper Dispute Arbitration A London arbitration tribunal has ordered Zambia’s state-linked investment firm, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), to pay approximately $92 million to global commodity trader Trafigura following a long-running dispute involving a prepayment agreement with Konkola Copper Mines. According to a statement released on the Lusaka Securities Exchange, the award includes $69.3 million in principal, $19.7 million in interest, as well as additional arbitration costs and legal fees in favor of Trafigura. ZCCM-IH said it is currently reviewing… Read More Here
DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten 44 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium Uranium 

DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten

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DRC Updates Strategic Minerals Policy to Reflect Global Critical Raw Material Demand The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved an expansion of its list of strategic mineral substances, following the validation of a draft decree by the Council of Ministers on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The new decree supplements Decree No. 18/042 of November 24, 2018, which originally designated cobalt, germanium, and coltan (columbite-tantalite) as strategic minerals. The revision reflects evolving international market conditions, rising demand… Read More Here
DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports 45 Mining in DRC Diamond 

DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports

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DRC Approves ADEX RDC SA Joint Venture to Boost Diamond Processing and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the creation of ADEX RDC SA, a new joint venture aimed at modernizing and strengthening the country’s diamond sector through increased local value addition. The decision was taken during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, and subsequently validated by the government. ADEX RDC SA… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment 46 Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment

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14,000-Ton Manganese Delivery Highlights Growth of Lobito Atlantic Railway Operations Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully received and handled a shipment of approximately 14,000 tons of manganese at the Port of Lobito Mining Terminal, marking a significant step in strengthening its regional logistics and mineral transportation capabilities. The operation required close coordination between multiple operational teams and logistics partners to ensure safe, efficient, and well-controlled unloading and handling processes. According to the company, strict safety protocols and operational standards were maintained throughout the entire process, from vessel reception to cargo… Read More Here
Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project 47 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project

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Angola and DRC Plan 1,450km Power Transmission Network to Deliver Over 2,000MW of Electricity Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to deepen their energy cooperation through the development of two major electricity transmission lines spanning more than 1,400 kilometers, according to DRC Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Teddy Molendo Sakombi. Speaking in Luanda on Thursday after meeting Angolan President João Lourenço, Sakombi revealed plans for two cross-border power transmission projects. The first line will connect Angola’s Malanje Province to the DRC, while the second will… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Outlines Ambition to Position DRC as Global Lithium Powerhouse 48 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

KoBold Metals Outlines Ambition to Position DRC as Global Lithium Powerhouse

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KoBold Metals Targets DRC Lithium Leadership with Data-Driven Mining Strategy at Manono KoBold Metals DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of US-based exploration company KoBold Metals, says it aims to help position the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a global lithium powerhouse through advanced technology, data intelligence, and modern exploration methods. Speaking at the 11th edition of Expo Béton 2026 in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Managing Director Benjamin Katabuka said the company is working to transform mineral exploration by using data-driven techniques rather than conventional geological approaches. “Our American mining technology company… Read More Here

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