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Zambia’s Copper Boom Drives Potential $1 Billion IPO Wave 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

Zambia’s Copper Boom Drives Potential $1 Billion IPO Wave

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Zambia Eyes Up to $1 Billion in IPOs as Copper Prices Strengthen Investor Interest Zambia’s capital markets could see a significant increase in initial public offerings (IPOs), with companies potentially raising up to $1 billion on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) as strong copper prices boost investor interest. The LuSE expects the potential IPO pipeline to mark an unprecedented level of activity for the exchange. The outlook comes as Zambia’s copper sector expands and mining companies seek additional capital to finance production growth and new projects. Copper strengthens investment outlook… Read More Here
DRC Advances Plans for Musompo Battery Precursor Zone 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals 

DRC Advances Plans for Musompo Battery Precursor Zone

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DRC Advances $2 Billion Musompo Battery Precursor Zone to Build Local Battery Value Chain The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to establish a major battery precursor manufacturing hub in Lualaba province, as the country seeks to capture more value from its cobalt, copper and other critical mineral resources. The government approved the Musompo Special Economic Zone as a priority project in February 2026. The planned 900-hectare industrial zone is expected to attract around $2 billion in private investment and support the development of a local battery materials… Read More Here
Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry 3 Sponsored Content Events & Expos 

Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

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As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. At the same time, rapid advances in digital technologies are transforming how organisations design, manage and optimise their operations. The focus has shifted from exploring technological possibilities to implementing practical solutions that deliver measurable business value. As these technologies continue to mature, organisations are moving beyond stand-alone digital solutions towards connected, intelligent operations. Industrial automation, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, predictive… Read More Here
Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa 4 Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Sustainable solutions driving industry transformation at Electra Mining Africa

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Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to improve energy security, reduce emissions, strengthen supply chain competitiveness and position themselves for long-term sustainable growth. International customers, investors and supply chain partners are also placing greater emphasis on ESG performance, carbon reporting and responsible business practices, making measurable sustainability progress an important competitive advantage. Organisations looking to embed sustainable, cost-saving and waste-minimising improvements throughout their operations will find practical solutions at this year’s Electra Mining Africa, the largest… Read More Here
Zambia Approves New Pipelines to Strengthen Fuel Supply Security 5 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Zambia Approves New Pipelines to Strengthen Fuel Supply Security

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Zambia Approves Tanzania and Namibia Fuel Pipelines to Strengthen Energy Security Zambia’s Cabinet has approved two major regional pipeline projects aimed at diversifying the country’s fuel supply routes, improving energy security and meeting growing petroleum demand. The projects are the Tanzania-Zambia Multi-Products Pipeline (TZMPP) and the Namibia-Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline (NZPGP). The government has also approved a shareholding structure for the new Tanzania-Zambia pipeline. The projects are intended to reduce Zambia’s reliance on existing fuel supply infrastructure and create additional routes for importing petroleum products. The TZMPP… Read More Here
Angola Awards 30-Year Northern Corridor Power Concession to Somagec 6 Mining in DRC Angola Electricity 

Angola Awards 30-Year Northern Corridor Power Concession to Somagec

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Angola Awards 30-Year Power Corridor Concession to Somagec for Electricity Exports to DRC Angola has awarded Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate the Northern Corridor, a major electricity transmission project designed to enable power exports from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while strengthening electricity supply to Cabinda. The concession was approved through Presidential Decree No. 115/26 of July 2, 2026, and is being implemented under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model. Under this arrangement, Somagec will assume responsibility for… Read More Here
Chilean Cobalt Secures $375 Million US EXIM Financing Interest for Chile Projects 7 International Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Chilean Cobalt Secures $375 Million US EXIM Financing Interest for Chile Projects

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hilean Cobalt Secures $375 Million US EXIM Bank Financing Interest for Chile Copper-Cobalt Project Chilean Cobalt Corporation has received a new non-binding Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) for potential debt financing of up to $375 million to support development of its La Cobaltera and El Cofre cobalt-copper projects in northern Chile. The new financing indication is higher than the company’s previous $317 million LOI from US EXIM, which has since expired. Chilean Cobalt submitted a new application based on an updated… Read More Here
Arc Minerals Selects Drilling Contractor for Botswana’s Virgo Copper Project 8 International Copper Corporate News Drilling Exploration 

Arc Minerals Selects Drilling Contractor for Botswana’s Virgo Copper Project

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Arc Minerals Selects Drilling Contractor for 6,000m-Plus Botswana Copper Exploration Programme Arc Minerals has selected G D E Botswana Drilling & Exploration, also known as Global Drill, to undertake a major diamond drilling programme at its Virgo copper project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB). The programme will target high-priority areas within licence PL135/2017, located in the Zone 5 corridor, with drilling expected to exceed 6,000 metres. Drilling to test high-priority targets The phased programme will investigate approximately 14 kilometres of the D’kar-Ngwako Pan Formation contact, identified through a recent… Read More Here
South Korea Secures Glencore Copper Supply Through $1 Billion Financing Deal 9 International Copper Corporate News 

South Korea Secures Glencore Copper Supply Through $1 Billion Financing Deal

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South Korea Offers Glencore $1 Billion Loan in Deal to Secure Long-Term Copper Supplies South Korea is strengthening its access to copper through a $1 billion financing agreement with Glencore, linking government-backed funding to long-term supplies of the critical metal for Korean companies. The deal comes as competition for copper intensifies globally, with demand rising from electric vehicles, renewable energy, power infrastructure, data centres and artificial intelligence technologies. South Korea, whose industrial economy depends heavily on imported raw materials, is seeking to secure reliable supplies amid growing concerns over future… Read More Here
121 Candidates Sit Internal Recruitment Test for ARSP Inspectors 10 Mining in DRC Governance 

121 Candidates Sit Internal Recruitment Test for ARSP Inspectors

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ARSP: 121 Candidates Take Internal Recruitment Test for Inspector Positions The Authority for Regulation of Public Procurement (ARSP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has held an internal recruitment examination for inspector positions, with 121 candidates taking part in the selection process. The exercise forms part of the institution’s efforts to strengthen its workforce and enhance its capacity to monitor and regulate public procurement activities across the country. Recruitment targets inspection capacity The recruitment process is aimed at identifying qualified personnel who can support the ARSP’s inspection and oversight… Read More Here

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