CKM Newsletter 06-04-2026

Zambia Strengthening Investment Climate Through Reforms and Regional Cooperation, Delegates Told…

President Hakainde Hichilema last week addressed delegates at the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), underscoring the country’s improving investment climate, the revival of dormant mining assets, and the growing role of both local and regional investment in driving economic growth. Speaking to industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, the President pointed to the reopened… Read full details

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• President Hichilema Credits KCM Revival for Boosting Zambia’s Economic Recovery
• DRC Gold Exports Surpass $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Production Increases 4%
• Prospect Resources Confirms Expanding Copper System at West Mwombezhi in Zambia
• DRC Mines Minister Launches Administrative Reform Drive with Field Visits to Key Mining Institutions
• ARSP Introduces 60-Day Compliance Period to Enforce Local Participation in Mineral Transport
• Vedanta to Split into Five Listed Companies as Part of Major Restructuring
• Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures

• Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences
• Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda
• RAIL AT THE CENTER OF LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026
• DRC and Canada Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnership
• DRC, Zambia, and Tanzania Move to Modernize Southern Central Corridor
• Lindian Resources Secures $100 Million to Advance Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi
• Ivanhoe Mines Updates Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production Guidance Amid Technical Optimisation
• West African Resources Forecasts Record Gold Production in 2026 Driven by Kiaka and Sanbrado Mines
• DRC 3T Mineral Exports Approach $676 Million in 2025 Despite Security Challenges in Eastern Regions
• DRC Diamond Exports Reach $67 Million in 2025, Driven Largely by Artisanal Mining
• Chinese Firms Invest $1.24 Billion to Modernize TAZARA Railway Linking Zambia to Indian Ocean Port

US Firm Virtus Minerals Secures Regulatory Approval to Restart Chemaf Mines, Boosting DRC’s Cobalt and Copper Production…

US-based Virtus Minerals announced it is moving to restart the Chemaf cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after securing full regulatory approval. This marks the first acquisition of operating mines under the US–Congo minerals partnership, following a series of offtake agreements. Virtus stated that its immediate focus will be on inventory verification, technical and… Read full details

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Kabeta Calls for Stronger Governance and Innovation in Zambia’s Mining Sector…

Kitwe, Zambia – Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta, has called for strengthened governance, technical professionalism, and innovation to secure Zambia’s position as a competitive and sustainable mining hub. Addressing delegates at the AZEMEC Explorers Forum in Kitwe, Dr. Kabeta underscored the importance of structured dialogue platforms that… Read full details

• President Hichilema Credits KCM Revival for Boosting Zambia’s Economic Recovery
• DRC Gold Exports Surpass $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Production Increases 4%
• Prospect Resources Confirms Expanding Copper System at West Mwombezhi in Zambia
• DRC Mines Minister Launches Administrative Reform Drive with Field Visits to Key Mining Institutions
• ARSP Introduces 60-Day Compliance Period to Enforce Local Participation in Mineral Transport
• Vedanta to Split into Five Listed Companies as Part of Major Restructuring
• Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures

• Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences
• Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda
• West African Resources Forecasts Record Gold Production in 2026 Driven by Kiaka and Sanbrado Mines
• DRC 3T Mineral Exports Approach $676 Million in 2025 Despite Security Challenges in Eastern Regions
• DRC Diamond Exports Reach $67 Million in 2025, Driven Largely by Artisanal Mining
• Chinese Firms Invest $1.24 Billion to Modernize TAZARA Railway Linking Zambia to Indian Ocean Port

• RAIL AT THE CENTER OF LANDLINKED ZAMBIA 2026
• DRC and Canada Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnership
• DRC, Zambia, and Tanzania Move to Modernize Southern Central Corridor
• Lindian Resources Secures $100 Million to Advance Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi
• Ivanhoe Mines Updates Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production Guidance Amid Technical Optimisation

Glencore Expands Focus on DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets as It Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2028…

Glencore is intensifying its investment focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a long-term strategy to become one of the world’s leading copper producers without relying on large-scale mergers. The company recently ended merger discussions with Rio Tinto that could have created the world’s largest mining group. Instead, Glencore has opted to strengthen its balance sheet and… Read full details