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President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Events & Expos 

President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

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Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here
Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Sponsored Content Technology & Innovation 

Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here
Rwanda Delivers First Tungsten Shipment to the U.S., Marking a New Era in Critical Mineral Cooperation 3 International 

Rwanda Delivers First Tungsten Shipment to the U.S., Marking a New Era in Critical Mineral Cooperation

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U.S. Receives First-Ever Tungsten Shipment from Rwanda as Washington Diversifies Critical Mineral Supply Chains The United States has received its first-ever shipment of tungsten concentrate from Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals vital to advanced technologies and clean energy production. The shipment, sourced from the Trinity Nyakabingo Mine in Rwanda, was delivered to Global Tungsten and Powders (GTP) in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The deal is part of a commercial partnership among Trinity Metals, GTP, and Traxys, finalized in August 2024. Senior officials,… Read More Here
Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead 4 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

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Lobito Corridor Project: DRC Pushes for Funding and Skills Development to Boost Regional Trade The Lobito Corridor project, an initiative championed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to construct a railway connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola to the port of Lobito. Beyond exporting strategic minerals to the United States, the project seeks to open up Central Africa and strengthen regional trade. Although last September European Union and U.S. experts presented the results of feasibility studies in Kinshasa — particularly regarding the economic model —… Read More Here
Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Events & Expos 

Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

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Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025 6 Copper Corporate News Mining in DRC Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025

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Johannesburg, South Africa–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today the company’s third-quarter production results and an update on operational and project activities. During the third quarter, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators milled a total 3.46 million tonnes of ore, producing 71,226 tonnes of copper. Copper production year to date totaled 316,393 tonnes. Production guidance of 370,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate is maintained, with mining… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

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Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here
Gemfields Generates $11M from Montepuez Ruby Auction Amid Rising Illegal Mining Disruptions 8 Gemstones Corporate News 

Gemfields Generates $11M from Montepuez Ruby Auction Amid Rising Illegal Mining Disruptions

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Gemfields Reports $11 Million in Revenue from Montepuez Mini Ruby Auction Amid Illegal Mining Challenges Gemfields generated $11 million in revenue from a mini-auction of rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), held via online bidding following viewings in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 29 to October 3. Of the 33 lots offered, 26 were sold, representing 62% of the total 297,449 carats available. The auction achieved an average realised price of $59.43 per carat. “This mini-auction primarily featured medium and commercial grades of secondary material from a recently developed mining… Read More Here
Peru’s Mining Concessions at Crossroads as Lawmakers Weigh Changes 9 International 

Peru’s Mining Concessions at Crossroads as Lawmakers Weigh Changes

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Peru Mining Concessions Under Threat: Lawmakers Push Changes Amid Illegal Mining Surge Peru’s large-scale mining sector is increasingly concerned that lawmakers may alter the country’s rules on mineral rights, as Congress prepares to debate a proposed law that could favour small-scale operators. As the world’s third-largest copper producer and South America’s leading gold exporter, Peru grants long-term concessions allowing major miners such as BHP Group, Glencore, and Anglo American to explore extensive territories for decades before production begins. These concessions are a cornerstone of Peru’s mining industry. Changes to them… Read More Here
Fomin Holds $25 Million Stake in DRC Gold Trading Amid Concerns Over Fund Use 10 Mining in DRC 

Fomin Holds $25 Million Stake in DRC Gold Trading Amid Concerns Over Fund Use

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DRC’s Fomin Mining Fund Invests $25M in Artisanal Gold Mining Firm Amid Legal and Transparency Concerns The Mining Fund for Future Generations (Fomin), a Congolese state institution created in 2018 to prepare for the post-mining era, holds a $25 million stake in DRC Gold Trading, a company engaged in artisanal gold mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This was confirmed in a recent report by African Resources Watch (Afrewatch). Faustin Biringanine, General Director of Fomin, confirmed the investment, stating:“Yes, we were instructed to take a stake in Primera… Read More Here

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