CKM Newsletter 20-07-2026

Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security…

Zambia has strengthened its renewable energy programme with the commissioning of the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Plant, improving electricity security for mining operations while supporting lower-carbon copper production. The project reinforces the country’s strategy to expand power generation needed for future mining growth and industrial development… Read full article

     CKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH

Ø    Jindal Group Invests $160 Million to Build Africa’s First Fully Electric Coal Mine

Ø     Chile Plans US$100 Billion Copper Expansion as It Seeks New Markets Beyond China

Ø     Barrick Invests C$20.8 Million in Kingfisher Metals to Advance Copper-Gold Exploration Project

Ø     Kaoko Metals Secures First Diamond Drilling Contract for Namibia Copper Project

Ø     DRC Telecommunications Sector to Benefit from Stronger Local Content Oversight Through ARSP-ARPTC Partnership

Ø     DRC Enters Global Lithium Supply Chain as Manono Ships First Concentrate to China

Ø     Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector

Ø     DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

Ø     DRC Cobalt Prices Remain Stable as Global Demand Supports Market

Ø     DRC Sets July Deadline for Mining Companies to Implement Local Ownership Rules

Ø    ARSP Advances Digital Subcontracting Reform and Engages Lualaba Entrepreneurs

Ø     President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model

Ø     Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion

DRC Miners and Government Reach Agreement on Decree to Increase Congolese Participation in Mining Companies…

Mining companies and the DRC Government reached consensus on implementing new regulations requiring greater Congolese participation in mining company ownership. An ad hoc committee will finalise technical provisions before the decree is signed, advancing national economic inclusion within one of Africa’s largest mining industries… Read full article

Limeco Quicklime Project Expands Production Capacity as Firering Increases Stake in Zambia Operation…

Firering Strategic Minerals has commenced hot commissioning of Kiln 3 at its Limeco Quicklime Project, positioning the operation beyond break-even production. Expanded capacity is expected to strengthen domestic supply of quicklime for Zambia’s mining, agriculture and construction sectors while supporting growing copper production… Read full article

Glencore’s KCC Names Yannick Makola as First Congolese CEO to Lead Major DRC Copper Producer…

Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company has appointed Yannick Makola as its first Congolese Managing Director, marking a historic leadership milestone. The appointment reflects increasing localisation within the DRC mining industry while reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing national leadership in strategic copper operations… Read full article

Ø    Jindal Group Invests $160 Million to Build Africa’s First Fully Electric Coal Mine

Ø     Chile Plans US$100 Billion Copper Expansion as It Seeks New Markets Beyond China

Ø     Barrick Invests C$20.8 Million in Kingfisher Metals to Advance Copper-Gold Exploration Project

Ø     Kaoko Metals Secures First Diamond Drilling Contract for Namibia Copper Project

Ø     DRC Enters Global Lithium Supply Chain as Manono Ships First Concentrate to China

Ø     Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector

Ø     DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

Ø     DRC Cobalt Prices Remain Stable as Global Demand Supports Market

Ø     DRC Sets July Deadline for Mining Companies to Implement Local Ownership Rules

Ø     DRC Telecommunications Sector to Benefit from Stronger Local Content Oversight Through ARSP-ARPTC Partnership

Ø     ARSP Advances Digital Subcontracting Reform and Engages Lualaba Entrepreneurs

Ø     President Hichilema Highlights Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway Progress Under PPP Model

Ø     Zambia’s K360 Million Chikankata Road Upgrade Advances as Construction Reaches 35% Completion

Zambia Moves to Formalise Gold Sector as ZCCM-IH Plans Trading Centres for Small-Scale Miners…

ZCCM-IH and the Zambian Government are progressing plans to establish gold trading centres designed to formalise artisanal mining. The initiative aims to improve transparency, increase legal mineral trading, strengthen government revenue collection and create sustainable economic opportunities for small-scale gold producers nationwide… Read full article