CKM NEWSLETTER 19-08-2024

The Zambian party informed the Congolese party that the border will be reopened to allow the free movement of people and goods between the…

Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to reopen their shared border on Monday after resolving a trade dispute that led to its closure over the weekend. In a joint statement, the commerce ministers of both nations announced, “The Zambian party informed the Congolese party that the border will be reopened to allow the free movement of people and goods between the DRC…  Read full details

• Jiangxi Copper’s Subsidiary Halts Production After Fatal Accident
• Barrick Gold Expresses Interest in Cobre Panama as Future Partner Amid Ongoing Disputes
• Transforming Mineral Processing in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Synergistic Power of DGC Africa and Logiproc
• Caledonia Mining on Track To Meet 2024 Gold Production Goals
• Governor’s Decision to Resume Tin Mining in North Kivu Sparks Controversy and Criticism
• Afrewatch Criticizes Delayed Payments to Local Communities by Mining Companies in DRC
• Namibia Approves Sale of Dundee Precious Metals’ Tsumeb Smelter to Sinomine Resource Group
• Copper Prices Stabilize as DRC-Zambia Border Reopens After Brief Crisis
• Vedanta to Sell 3.3% Stake in Hindustan Zinc for Over $950 Million
• Global Copper Demand to Surge by 75% by 2050

• Transforming Mineral Processing in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Synergistic Power of DGC Africa and Logiproc
• Zambia Launches Nationwide Aerial Survey to Uncover Mineral Wealth
• Rising Tin and Gold Prices Signal Economic Boost for the DRC
• Jubilee Metals Achieves First Copper Concentrate Production from Roan Facility in Zambia
• President Hichilema Launches 300mw Maamba Power Plant Expansion
• DRC’s Minister of Mines Tours Key Provinces to Reinforce Mining Sector Reforms
• Train Derailment on Angola’s Lobito Corridor Disrupts Copper and Sulfur Transport
• South Africa’s Mining Production Falls 3.5% Year-On-Year in June
• Ivanhoe Electric Completes Full Acquisition of Santa Cruz Copper Mineral Rights
• Key Projects Advance as Barrick Keeps Tight Focus on Value Creation and Growth
• Peru’s Copper Production Drops 11.7% in June Amid Ongoing Industry Challenges

The company is undertaking expansion projects by sinking two shafts in Kitwe and one in Mufulira which are expected to produce over eight million tonnes of copper annually once completed…

Mopani Copper Mines is sinking three new shafts at its Kitwe and Mufulira sites, aiming to increase annual copper production to 225,000 tonnes upon completion. Speaking at the 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show, Mopani’s Public Relations Officer, Lillian Musenge, highlighted that one of the key challenges for the mine is its aging infrastructure. “Creating a Competitive Future” is this year…  Read full details

Gold, tin ore (cassiterite), and high-tech mineral coltan are primarily mined by artisanal miners using rudimentary methods in this eastern province…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lifted a suspension on mining activities in South Kivu province, with the exception of gold extraction, as announced by the region’s governor on Thursday. Gold, tin ore (cassiterite), and high-tech mineral coltan are primarily mined by artisanal miners using rudimentary methods in this eastern province. However, the DRC’s gold production is often… Read full details

Hichilema has officially launched the $600 million Sinomine Kitumba mining project in Mumbwa District, Central Province, marking a significant step in revitalizing Zambia’s mining industry…

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched the $600 million Sinomine Kitumba mining project in Mumbwa District, Central Province, marking a significant step in revitalizing Zambia’s mining industry and boosting economic growth. During the groundbreaking ceremony, President Hichilema highlighted the project’s crucial role in copper cathode production, supported by the development of a… Read full details

• Transforming Mineral Processing in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Synergistic Power of DGC Africa and Logiproc
• Zambia Launches Nationwide Aerial Survey to Uncover Mineral Wealth
• Rising Tin and Gold Prices Signal Economic Boost for the DRC
• Jubilee Metals Achieves First Copper Concentrate Production from Roan Facility in Zambia
• President Hichilema Launches 300mw Maamba Power Plant Expansion
• DRC’s Minister of Mines Tours Key Provinces to Reinforce Mining Sector Reforms
• Train Derailment on Angola’s Lobito Corridor Disrupts Copper and Sulfur Transport
• South Africa’s Mining Production Falls 3.5% Year-On-Year in June
• Copper Prices Stabilize as DRC-Zambia Border Reopens After Brief Crisis
• Vedanta to Sell 3.3% Stake in Hindustan Zinc for Over $950 Million

• Jiangxi Copper’s Subsidiary Halts Production After Fatal Accident
• Barrick Gold Expresses Interest in Cobre Panama as Future Partner Amid Ongoing Disputes
• Transforming Mineral Processing in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Synergistic Power of DGC Africa and Logiproc
• Caledonia Mining on Track To Meet 2024 Gold Production Goals
• Governor’s Decision to Resume Tin Mining in North Kivu Sparks Controversy and Criticism
• Afrewatch Criticizes Delayed Payments to Local Communities by Mining Companies in DRC
• Namibia Approves Sale of Dundee Precious Metals’ Tsumeb Smelter to Sinomine Resource Group
• Global Copper Demand to Surge by 75% by 2050

Zambia Gold Company (ZGC) has approved a K42 million investment for remedial works at the Kasenseli Gold Mine…

The Zambia Gold Company (ZGC) has approved a K42 million investment for remedial works at the Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga District, North Western Province. This decision paves the way for the mine’s reopening, which had been suspended by the government in 2021 following a series of fatalities related to illegal mining activities. Guy Phiri, Chairperson of the ZGC Board of Directors, announced… Read full details