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CKM eMagazine July-August 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 21 CKM eMagazine 

CKM eMagazine July-August 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet received the July- August 2026 Edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might also benefit immensely from the quality content, industry insights and professional information provided in this special edition. “BE VISIBLE TO THE RIGHT AUDIENCE” The CKM eMagazine is massively and mostly distributed digitally, reaching top decision makers in all major mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 180,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 100,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. This presents a great opportunity for you… Read More Here
DRC Economy Maintains Strong Growth as Real GDP Expands 5.8% in 2025 22 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Economy Maintains Strong Growth as Real GDP Expands 5.8% in 2025

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DRC Real GDP Grows 5.8% in 2025 as Services and Mining Support Economic Expansion The Democratic Republic of Congo’s economy grew by 5.8% in real terms in 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the Commission for Statistical Studies and National Accounts (CESCN). Growth eased from 6.1% in 2024, but remained above the estimated 4.5% average for sub-Saharan Africa. The slowdown was partly linked to weaker mining growth and the temporary suspension of cobalt exports. However, stronger copper production and continued expansion in the services sector helped sustain economic activity. The… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates 23 Copper Economy Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates

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Zambia Mining Production Surges as Mopani and KCM Drive Industry Recovery Zambia’s mining industry is experiencing a marked improvement in production, with several major operations returning to stronger output and new investment beginning to translate into increased activity across the sector. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says the recovery reflects renewed confidence in Zambia’s mining industry after a period characterised by declining production, operational difficulties and limited investment at some of the country’s major mines. Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said the change is particularly evident at operations… Read More Here
Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook 24 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook

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Zambia Attracts Investor Confidence as Copper Prices Boost Assets and Economic Outlook Investor confidence in Zambia remains resilient, with rising copper prices, improving economic conditions and expectations of continued policy stability supporting demand for the country’s financial assets. Despite heightened uncertainty following the August 13 general election, international investors have largely maintained a positive view of Zambia, focusing on the country’s improving fiscal position, debt restructuring progress and its growing importance in the global copper supply chain. Major global investment firms and financial institutions, including William Blair, Bank of America,… Read More Here
Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central 25 Mining in DRC Corporate News Exploration New Mining Projects 

Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central

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Copper Intelligence Targets Kasaï-Central as DRC Exploration Portfolio Expands US-based mining company Copper Intelligence is expanding its exploration footprint in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with plans to begin mining exploration activities in Kasaï-Central Province. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Bosco Kanku, met Kasaï-Central Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu N’Nkoko in Kananga on August 31 to discuss potential investment opportunities in the province’s mining sector. Following the meeting, Kanku said the company had received authorisation from the governor to begin exploration activities, with geologists already deployed on the ground. Copper Intelligence… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 31-08-2026 26 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 31-08-2026

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          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Top Mining stories this week         DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Begins 24/7 Solar Power From 233MW Renewable Energy System…   Kamoa-Kakula has begun receiving round-the-clock renewable electricity from a 233MWp solar farm and 526MWh battery system. The project provides firm power, strengthens energy security at the major DRC copper operation and demonstrates how large-scale solar and storage can support continuous mining production reliably. efficiently. more efficiently. Read full article CKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH      … Read More Here
Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million 47 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million

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DRC’s Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves $86 Million Share Capital Reduction Alphamin Bisie Mining SA, operator of the Bisie tin mine in North Kivu, has approved a significant reduction in its share capital, lowering the company’s capital from the equivalent of US$107.97 million to US$21.74 million. The decision was approved unanimously at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 3 September 2026. According to the company’s notice, the capital reduction is not motivated by losses and will be implemented through a reduction in the nominal value of the company’s shares. The nominal… Read More Here
Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience 48 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience

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Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry. But for visitors, the value extends well beyond the exhibition floor. Taking place at a time when mining and engineering are responding to rapid technological, environmental and workforce transformation, Electra Mining Africa offers visitors the chance to see new technologies, speak directly to technical experts, watch equipment in action, explore practical solutions to industry challenges and learn from people working at the forefront of… Read More Here
Zambia Targets $1.8 Billion from Formalising Small-Scale Gold Mining 49 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Gold 

Zambia Targets $1.8 Billion from Formalising Small-Scale Gold Mining

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ZCCM-IH Targets $1.8 Billion Opportunity from Zambia’s Small-Scale Gold Sector Zambia could unlock more than $1.8 billion in value from its small-scale gold sector by formalising informal mining and trading activities, according to ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) CEO Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The state-controlled mining investment company is looking to Ghana’s approach to formalising artisanal and small-scale gold mining as a potential model for Zambia. The strategy is aimed at bringing informal gold production and trading into regulated channels, improving traceability and increasing officially recorded exports. Muyangwa said there is a significant… Read More Here
Epiroc Wins $64 Million Equipment Order for Botswana’s Khoemacau Mine 50 International Copper Corporate News Mining Equipment 

Epiroc Wins $64 Million Equipment Order for Botswana’s Khoemacau Mine

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Epiroc Secures US$64 Million Underground Mining Equipment Order for Botswana Copper Mine Swedish mining technology and equipment company Epiroc has secured a major underground equipment order from MMG to support the expansion of the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. The order, valued at approximately Skr610 million (US$64 million), was booked during the third quarter of 2026 and includes a fleet of underground drilling, loading and hauling equipment. Khoemacau is a major underground copper operation located in the Kalahari Copper Belt in north-western Botswana. MMG is working with mining contractors China… Read More Here

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