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Ivanhoe Mines Targets Higher Copper Production at Kamoa-Kakula in Second Half of 2026 23 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Targets Higher Copper Production at Kamoa-Kakula in Second Half of 2026

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Ivanhoe Mines Expects Higher 2026 Copper Output as Kamoa-Kakula Ramps Up Production in DR Congo Ivanhoe Mines expects copper production at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to increase significantly during the second half of 2026 as mining operations accelerate and existing inventories are processed. The Canadian mining company said higher mining rates at the Kakula mine, combined with the planned drawdown of copper inventories, will support stronger production in the coming months, reinforcing Kamoa-Kakula’s position as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign Cooperation Agreement to Deepen Financial Integration 24 Mining in DRC Angola Economy 

DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign Cooperation Agreement to Deepen Financial Integration

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DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments, Financial Integration and Trade The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) and the National Bank of Angola (BNA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial and monetary cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, marking a significant step toward deeper regional economic integration. The agreement was signed on July 8, 2026, in Luanda by BCC Governor André Wameso Nkualoloki and BNA Governor Manuel António Tiago Dias. It establishes a permanent framework for institutional collaboration… Read More Here
Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration 25 Energy Electricity Sponsored Content 

Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

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Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace with rapidly expanding supply pipelines and rising demand. In Nigeria, repeated nationwide grid collapses as recently as February 2026 underscore the fragility of aging transmission infrastructure. In East Africa, tower failures along the 428 km Loiyangalani-Suswa line temporarily stranded output from Lake Turkana Wind Power – Africa’s largest… Read More Here
American Investment in Congo’s Minerals Faces Challenge as China Maintains Copper and Cobalt Dominance 49 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Investment News 

American Investment in Congo’s Minerals Faces Challenge as China Maintains Copper and Cobalt Dominance

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American Mining Investment in DRC Unlikely to Disrupt China’s Dominance in Copper and Cobalt Supply Chains A year after the signing of the Washington Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, researchers say growing US interest in Congolese minerals is unlikely to significantly change China’s dominance of the country’s copper and cobalt supply chains. Researchers Jason Stearns and Joshua Walker, speaking at an event hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera, said the agreement’s economic ambitions face major challenges and that the diplomatic initiative has reached a difficult… Read More Here
BHP Secures First Environmental Approval for $14.7 Billion Escondida Copper Expansion 50 International Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

BHP Secures First Environmental Approval for $14.7 Billion Escondida Copper Expansion

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BHP Wins Environmental Approval to Begin Major Expansion of Chile’s Escondida Copper Mine BHP Group has secured its first major environmental approval for the expansion of the Escondida copper mine in Chile, allowing the company to begin early-stage work on a broader investment programme worth up to $14.7-billion. Chile’s Antofagasta Environmental Assessment Commission approved initial works covering sulphide leaching activities and electricity infrastructure upgrades, a BHP spokesperson confirmed. The first phase of the expansion is expected to cost about $1.3-billion and will be followed by further upgrades to mining and… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Reports Strong Quarter as Tin Production Rises and Namibia Projects Advance 51 International Corporate News Lithium Tin 

Andrada Mining Reports Strong Quarter as Tin Production Rises and Namibia Projects Advance

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Andrada Mining Boosts Tin Production and Advances Lithium and Tungsten Projects in Namibia Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported a strong first quarter ended May 31, with increased tin production at its Uis mine, positive exploration results at Lithium Ridge and further development progress across its Namibian portfolio. At the Uis tin mine in Namibia, quarterly tin production increased by 20% to 286 tonnes, while tin concentrate production rose by 16% to 473 tonnes. The company attributed the improvement to ongoing processing plant upgrades and improved mining performance. Andrada CEO Anthony… Read More Here
DRC Moves Toward Launching First Stock Exchange to Expand Access to Capital 52 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Moves Toward Launching First Stock Exchange to Expand Access to Capital

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DR Congo Plans First Stock Exchange as Mining Growth and Critical Mineral Demand Attract Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to launch its first stock exchange as the government seeks to develop domestic capital markets, attract investment and provide businesses with new sources of financing. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi said the planned exchange is expected to begin operations next year and will initially support trading in both the Congolese franc and the US dollar, reflecting the country’s highly dollarised economy. The government is working with… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts Fresh Investor Interest as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum 53 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts Fresh Investor Interest as Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

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Zambia Mining Investment Rises as Copper Demand and Economic Reforms Boost Investor Confidence Investor interest in Zambia’s mining sector is increasing as the country’s economic reforms and debt restructuring efforts improve confidence in its long-term growth prospects. Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s Chief Executive Officer and Banking Head for Zambia, said the financial services group has seen growing interest from investors in key sectors including mining, energy and agriculture. The renewed attention comes as Zambia continues its economic recovery following the completion of its sovereign debt restructuring process and improvements in its… Read More Here
Cobre Records Positive Cash Flow at Chile Copper Project as Turnaround Plan Gains Momentum 54 International Copper 

Cobre Records Positive Cash Flow at Chile Copper Project as Turnaround Plan Gains Momentum

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Cobre’s Sierra Atacama Copper Project Generates Positive Cash Flow After Operational Turnaround in Chile ASX-listed copper producer Cobre has achieved positive operating cash flow at its Sierra Atacama copper project in Chile, just two months after taking operational control of the mine. The company reported operating cash flow of $644,000 (A$900,000) in April and $601,000 (A$860,000) in May, following the implementation of a turnaround programme focused on improving production performance and reducing costs. Cobre took control of the operation at the end of March and has since introduced measures targeting… Read More Here

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