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Panama to Decide on Future of Cobre Panamá Copper Mine After Environmental Audit 1 International Copper 

Panama to Decide on Future of Cobre Panamá Copper Mine After Environmental Audit

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Panama to Announce Decision on First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá Copper Mine by End of 2025 Panama City — Panama expects to have all the information it needs to decide the fate of First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) shuttered Cobre Panamá copper mine by the end of this year, according to Minister of Commerce and Industry Julio Moltó. Moltó told local media this week that the terms of reference for Cobre Panamá’s environmental and comprehensive audit have been consolidated into a single review process. The Ministry of Environment has already chosen… Read More Here
DRC to Decide on Cobalt Export Ban Extension or Lifting by September 21, 2025 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC to Decide on Cobalt Export Ban Extension or Lifting by September 21, 2025

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DRC Weighs Future of Cobalt Export Ban Ahead of September Deadline Kinshasa, DRC — The Congolese government is expected to announce by September 21, 2025, whether it will extend, modify, or lift its current suspension of cobalt exports to the international market. The measure, first introduced on February 22, 2025, by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS), initially imposed a four-month ban on exports of cobalt hydroxides, carbonates, white alloys, and copper-cobalt concentrates. The suspension, which applied to all operators—industrial, semi-industrial, and artisanal— was later… Read More Here
DRC Lawmakers Push for Stronger Mining Regulation in Walikale as CAMI Strengthens Oversight 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Lawmakers Push for Stronger Mining Regulation in Walikale as CAMI Strengthens Oversight

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DRC Mining Cadastre and Parliamentarians Urge Compliance with Mining Code in Walikale Kinshasa, DRC — The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has engaged in discussions with a parliamentary delegation led by national deputy Michel Moto, elected from Walikale territory, over growing concerns about non-compliance with mining standards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation, received by CAMI Director General Popol Mabolia Yenga and his deputy Jacques Muyumba Ndubula, highlighted violations of legal and regulatory provisions by several mining companies operating in Walikale, a resource-rich but poorly regulated region. Parliamentarians expressed… Read More Here
Construction of Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama nears completion 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release 

Construction of Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama nears completion

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On Saturday 6 September 2025, the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, MP, visited the construction site of the Chapula Polytechnic in Lufwanyama. Once completed, this centre is believed to be Zambia’s first official polytechnic. Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) commenced construction works on the polytechnic in June last year in fulfilment of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Government in September 2023, in which Kagem committed to the construction of the polytechnic up to a cost of USD 2.5 million (circa ZMW 52.5 million). The Chapula… Read More Here
FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia

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FQM Trident Launches Kwanzangana, a Community-Led Development Model for Shared Mining Benefits Kalumbila, Zambia — First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Trident operation, has launched Kwanzangana, a pioneering community-driven Corporate Social Investment (CSI) model designed to ensure mining benefits are shared equitably. Derived from the Lunda word for “sharing”, Kwanzangana embodies the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability by placing local communities at the centre of development decision-making. Under the new model, the Trident Foundation will work with elected community representatives, government officials, and traditional leaders to guide how resources… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference 6 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference

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Zambia’s President Hichilema Opens 2025 ASM Conference, Stresses Responsible and Secure Mining Lusaka, Zambia — President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday 9th September 2025 officially opened the 2025 Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Conference at the Mulungushi Conference Centre, held under the theme “Unlocking ASM Potential for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” In his keynote address, President Hichilema reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable mining practices while strengthening security in all mining areas. “No large, medium, or small-scale miner will be permitted to introduce insecurity or criminals into sites such… Read More Here
Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition 7 Corporate News Energy International 

Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition

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Sonangol Unveils Plan for 100+ EV Charging Points and Solar Expansion to Drive Angola’s Energy Transition Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has announced plans to deploy more than 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) across the country by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management of Energy Assets Department at Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies, ahead of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition. The initiative is… Read More Here
urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia 8 Corporate News 

urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia

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Eurasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia, with investments exceeding US$142 million Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a global metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg, has opened the Khromtau wind farm in Kazakhstan with a capacity of 150 megawatts of green energy. The project is one of the largest renewable energy facilities in Kazakhstan and Central Asia and required an investment of more than US$142 million. The wind farm is located in the Aktobe Region and… Read More Here
DRC Secures $21 Billion Investment from Al Mansour Holding 9 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Secures $21 Billion Investment from Al Mansour Holding

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DR Congo Signs $21 Billion Deals with Al Mansour Holding to Boost Infrastructure and Industry On 2nd September 2025, Sheikh Al-Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, head of Al Mansour Holding and cousin of Qatar’s Emir, arrived in Kinshasa to finalize a landmark investment partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The visit culminated in the signing of 18 agreements worth a total of $21 billion, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The signing ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Transportation Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba… Read More Here
FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News 

FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon

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First Quantum Minerals Sponsors 2025 Absa Marathon, Boosting Community Health and Inclusivity First Quantum Minerals (FQM) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and community inclusivity by serving as the official sponsor of the 2025 Absa Marathon, which recorded a historic turnout. The marathon underscored the power of sport in fostering national pride and community development. FQM Country Director, Anthony Mukutuma, emphasized that the company’s sponsorship reflects its core values. “At FQM, we believe sport embodies the principles that drive progress – discipline, teamwork, endurance, and determination. Supporting this marathon… Read More Here

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