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KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests $8.1M in Township Road Upgrades to Boost Community Development in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched a 15.1-kilometre township road rehabilitation project across Chililabombwe, Chingola, and Shibuyunji districts, valued at US$8.1 million. The initiative, part of KCM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to improve local infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. Of the 15.1 km to be rehabilitated, 3.9 km will be in Chililabombwe, 4.4 km in Chingola, and 7.1 km in Shibuyunji. Key roads include Chililabombwe’s Kamenza Way and Konkola Road, Chingola’s 3rd, 4th,… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

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Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here
Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia 3 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia

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Zambia’s Sunion Investments Sets Industry Benchmark with High Compliance in Copper Processing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has commended Sunion Investments Limited for upholding exceptional standards of compliance at its copper processing plant in Kasempa, North-Western Province. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, leading a delegation of officials from the Cabinet Office and Provincial Administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the facility to evaluate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The plant was found to consistently meet industry standards. Inspectors highlighted proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region 4 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

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DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability in Central Africa. During a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Yokohama, both… Read More Here
DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand

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Cobalt Prices Surge, Offering Major Opportunities for the Democratic Republic of Congo The international cobalt market, a key export of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has seen significant growth in recent months. According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) in its latest economic outlook, cobalt prices held steady at USD 32,650 per tonne during the last week of July 2025, remaining unchanged into the first week of August. Compared to the end of 2024, cobalt prices have surged by 35.8%, and over the past year—from August 2024 to… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships 6 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships

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DRC Promotes Strategic Minerals and AI Mining Innovation at TICAD 9, Attracting Japanese Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a delegation led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Several government officials, including Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, are part of the delegation. In efforts to advance the mining sector, Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has intensified engagement with international partners. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, he met with officials from UNIDO and ITPO Japan… Read More Here
DRC Govt Backs Kivuvu Manganese Project to Boost Jobs and Local Development 7 Mining in DRC 

DRC Govt Backs Kivuvu Manganese Project to Boost Jobs and Local Development

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DRC Prime Minister Supports Kivuvu Manganese Project, Promising 2 Million Tonnes Production and 7,500 Community Jobs On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa reaffirmed her government’s commitment to the Kivuvu project, a joint venture between Congolese firm Kerith Resources Ltd and the Japanese group Asia Mineral Limited (AML), a global leader in manganese mining. During a meeting in Yokohama, Prime Minister Suminwa welcomed AML President Hirotaka Suzuki, who presented the framework of this strategic partnership aimed at transforming the… Read More Here
DRC and Japan Partner to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AI and Satellite Technology 8 Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership 

DRC and Japan Partner to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AI and Satellite Technology

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Democratic Republic of Congo Teams Up with Japan to Boost Mineral Discovery Using AI and Geospatial Tech On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Japanese company Solafune signed a strategic partnership to advance mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Congolese Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, initiates its first phase immediately. The partnership introduces a cutting-edge platform that integrates satellite remote sensing, geospatial data,… Read More Here
Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt 9 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Nickel 

Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt

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Zambia’s Munali Nickel Mine Faces Shutdown as Funding Delays Leave 900 Workers Unpaid and Contractors Withdraw Munali Nickel Mine, operated by Mabiza Resources Limited, has announced severe operational challenges that have forced the suspension of several mining activities, leaving the future of the mine in uncertainty. Nearly 900 employees have gone more than two months without salaries, after shareholders CE Mining (UK) and CTG Jintong (China) failed to provide the promised funding by the July 31, 2025 deadline, mine officials confirmed. The situation worsened when key contractor Epiroc withdrew its… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine to Boost Ore Processing to 53 Million Tons Annually with S3 Plant KANSANSHI Mine Plc is set to double its ore processing capacity from the current 27–28 million tons to approximately 53 million tons annually, following the completion of its S3 plant expansion. Operations Superintendent Patricia Mankubwa said the upgrade will enable the facility to process an additional 25 million tons of ore per year, describing the development as a milestone for the future of mining and Kansanshi’s long-term operations. The project includes four major expansions, notably… Read More Here

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