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Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development 1 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Transport and Logistics 

Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development

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Zambia’s Transport Minister Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Transport Corridor Development Zambia is intensifying efforts to transform itself from a landlocked nation into a regional logistics and trade hub through sustained investment in transport infrastructure, corridor development, and regional cooperation, Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Museba Frank Tayali announced during the opening of the Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference in Lusaka. Speaking to government officials, industry leaders, and regional partners, the minister emphasized that Africa’s economic future depends on stronger regional integration and more efficient transport corridors capable of… Read More Here
Ghana Sets December 2026 Deadline for Miners to Transition to Local Contract Mining 2 International Gold 

Ghana Sets December 2026 Deadline for Miners to Transition to Local Contract Mining

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Ghana Orders Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin to Shift to Local Contractors by December 2026 or Face Sanctions Ghana’s mining regulator has given international mining companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Chinese-owned Zijin Mining until December 2026 to transition their mining operations to locally compliant contractors or face potential sanctions, according to sources familiar with the matter and regulatory documents. The three companies are among the few major operators in Ghana that still conduct mining using their own in-house personnel. Most other mining firms had already outsourced their operations in anticipation… Read More Here
Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart Production After Two Decades of Rehabilitation 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart Production After Two Decades of Rehabilitation

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Zambia’s Luanshya Copper Mine to Resume Operations in August 2026 Following Major Dewatering and $710M Shaft Redevelopment Luanshya Copper Mine is scheduled to resume production in August 2026 after more than two decades of inactivity, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s efforts to expand copper output and revitalize legacy mining assets. The mine is majority owned by China Nonferrous Mining Corporation (CNMC), which acquired the operation in 2009 and holds an 80 percent stake. Zambia’s state mining investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), retains the remaining 20 percent share. Before… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Advances Platreef Expansion With Key Shaft and Processing Milestones 4 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Advances Platreef Expansion With Key Shaft and Processing Milestones

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Ivanhoe Mines Marks Major Platreef Milestones as Shaft #3 Completion and Phase 2 Expansion Drive Production Growth in South Africa Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has announced the completion of three significant development milestones at its Platreef Mine project in Limpopo, South Africa, marking important progress toward the mine’s Phase 2 and future Phase 3 expansions. The milestones include: Company officials stated that these developments represent a major step forward in scaling production capacity and preparing the operation for long-term growth. Expanded Hoisting Capacity Strengthens Production Flexibility The completion of… Read More Here
US-Backed Mining Deal in Congo Faces Scrutiny Over Firm’s Claimed Experience 5 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

US-Backed Mining Deal in Congo Faces Scrutiny Over Firm’s Claimed Experience

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Virtus Minerals’ Congo Mining Credentials Questioned After $30M Chemaf Deal in US–DRC Critical Minerals Partnership A U.S. company at the center of Washington’s strategy to secure critical minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has come under scrutiny after questions emerged about the accuracy of its mining credentials. Virtus Minerals, which acquired Chemaf’s mining assets in March for approximately $30 million from the company’s shareholders, had previously indicated that it possessed operational experience in the DRC through involvement in a copper and cobalt processing facility. However, records and industry… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Major 250MW Solar and 150MW Battery Storage Project in Chongwe 6 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Launches Major 250MW Solar and 150MW Battery Storage Project in Chongwe

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Zambia Launches US$315 Million Leopard Hill Solar and Battery Project to Boost Power Supply and Energy Security President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched construction of a 250 megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system at the Leopard Hill Solar Generation Station in Chongwe District. The US$315 million hybrid energy project is expected to significantly strengthen Zambia’s electricity supply, improve grid stability, and enhance national energy security. The launch, held along Leopards Hill Road, marks a major milestone in the country’s drive to expand power generation capacity… Read More Here
BHP Expands Copper Exploration in Zambia Amid Rising Global Demand 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Exploration Investment News 

BHP Expands Copper Exploration in Zambia Amid Rising Global Demand

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BHP Expands Copper Exploration in Zambia as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Global mining giant BHP is increasing its exploration efforts in Zambia as part of a broader regional campaign to identify large-scale copper deposits, highlighting renewed international interest in the country’s mineral potential. Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of Congo, is seeking to significantly expand its copper output over the coming decade and is actively encouraging foreign investment to unlock underexplored resources. BHP’s renewed engagement marks a strategic shift after the company reduced its… Read More Here
Copper Leads Weekly Surge in Global Commodity Prices as DRC Mining Products Show Mixed Trends 8 Copper Economy Mining in DRC 

Copper Leads Weekly Surge in Global Commodity Prices as DRC Mining Products Show Mixed Trends

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Copper Prices Rise to $12,836/Ton as DRC Mining Commodities Record Mixed Market Performance (April 20–25) Copper maintained its upward trajectory on international markets during the week of April 20–25, extending a steady rally observed in recent weeks. According to projections from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), copper is expected to trade at $12,836 per ton, up from $12,148 the previous week, marking an increase of $688 per ton. Broad-Based Movement Across Key Minerals The positive momentum is not… Read More Here
DRC Govt Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining in Ituri Amid Major Sector Reform Push 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Governance 

DRC Govt Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining in Ituri Amid Major Sector Reform Push

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DRC Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in Ituri as Government Seizes Equipment and Orders Site Closures The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified enforcement actions against illegal activities in the mining sector, signaling a stricter regulatory approach aimed at restoring order and accountability in the industry. During a field mission in eastern DRC, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, ordered the immediate closure of several illegal gold mining sites in the Djalasiga chiefdom, located in Mahagi territory. The operation underscores the government’s determination… Read More Here
DRC’s Economic Rise Gains Momentum as Mining Boom and Currency Reforms Reshape Growth 10 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC’s Economic Rise Gains Momentum as Mining Boom and Currency Reforms Reshape Growth

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Democratic Republic of Congo Set to Become Fifth-Largest Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa as GDP Nears $123 Billion The Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to become the fifth-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, with projected gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $123 billion in 2026, according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund. This anticipated expansion is being driven by a three-pillar macroeconomic strategy: sustained growth in the mining sector, stronger inflows of foreign currency, and the appreciation of the Congolese franc. Beyond the immediate boost to economic output, ongoing… Read More Here

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