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DRC Lawmakers Inspect MMG Kinsevere Mine to Review Community and Environmental Compliance 1 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

DRC Lawmakers Inspect MMG Kinsevere Mine to Review Community and Environmental Compliance

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DRC Parliament Oversight Mission Evaluates MMG Kinsevere Mining Operations and Community Projects A delegation of national deputies from the Standing Committee on Environment, Tourism, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Development of the National Assembly conducted an inspection visit on Thursday last week to the Kinsevere mining site in Lualaba Province, operated by MMG. The visit was part of a broader oversight mission to monitor mining sites across Lualaba and Haut-Katanga. Led by Honorable Bokele Djema Adrien, the eleven-member parliamentary team assessed the company’s compliance with its legal obligations under the Mining… Read More Here
DRC Recovers 594 Mining Titles and 31,648 km² of Territory in Major Sector Cleanup 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Recovers 594 Mining Titles and 31,648 km² of Territory in Major Sector Cleanup

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DR Congo Mining Registry Reform Recovers Massive Land and Titles, Boosting Transparency On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines received a landmark report from the Congolese Mining Registry (CAMI), led by its Director General, Popol Yenga Mabolia. The document confirms the successful cleanup of the national mining registry database. Key achievements outlined in the report include: Recovery of 594 mining titles by the Congolese State. Regularization of 210 mining rights previously suspended due to prolonged force majeure situations. Reclamation of 31,648 km² of mining… Read More Here
Namibia Advances Bid to Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Amid Growing Nuclear Ambitions 3 International Energy 

Namibia Advances Bid to Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Amid Growing Nuclear Ambitions

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Namibia Pursues Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership to Boost Uranium Sector and Nuclear Energy Plans Namibia has officially endorsed its application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the global body that governs the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will lead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure Namibia meets all NSG compliance requirements, the cabinet announced in a statement. As part of the efforts, a Namibian delegation will engage with the International Atomic… Read More Here
DRC Signs Deal with BGN Intl to Revolutionize Mineral Supply Chain 4 Mining in DRC 

DRC Signs Deal with BGN Intl to Revolutionize Mineral Supply Chain

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DRC Partners with BGN Intl to Transform Mineral Trade, Promote Transparency, and Drive Local Development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a landmark agreement this week with BGN International, the American arm of a global energy giant. This pioneering deal creates a one-stop platform for commercial and government buyers of DRC’s rich mineral resources, aiming to streamline extraction, sales, and supply chain governance. The DRC government emphasizes that the agreement will enhance the management of mining products through end-to-end monitoring and support artisanal miners by promoting fair-trade principles… Read More Here
Zambia Seeks $145 Million Boost Through IMF Programme Extension 5 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Seeks $145 Million Boost Through IMF Programme Extension

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Zambia IMF funding, Zambia debt relief, Extended Credit Facility, Situmbeko Musokotwane, Zambia economic recovery Zambia is seeking an additional $145 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by extending its existing programme for another 12 months, Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane announced on Tuesday last week. The copper-rich Southern African nation is working to restore fiscal stability after years of mounting debt. As of July 2025, Zambia ranks among the African countries with the highest debt exposure to the IMF. Last month, the government revealed plans to request an extension of… Read More Here
Zambia’s ZANAMACA to Mobilise Small-Scale Miners for Compliance, Funding, and Market Access 6 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s ZANAMACA to Mobilise Small-Scale Miners for Compliance, Funding, and Market Access

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ZANAMACA Expands to Support Small-Scale Miners, Driving Compliance and Inclusive Growth The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has announced plans to mobilise and engage small-scale miners nationwide as part of its strategy to promote compliance, financial literacy, and inclusive economic growth. With a membership of over one million spanning all provinces, ZANAMACA has traditionally focused on empowering youth and women in small and medium-sized enterprises. The association is now expanding its reach to include small-scale miners, aiming to strengthen their role in Zambia’s formal economy. Speaking from ZANAMACA’s headquarters… Read More Here
Zambia Urges Chiefs to Cut Consent Fees and Limit Cooperative Sizes to Attract Mining Investment 7 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Urges Chiefs to Cut Consent Fees and Limit Cooperative Sizes to Attract Mining Investment

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Zambia Calls on Chiefs to Cut Consent Fees and Limit Cooperative Size to Boost Mineral Exploration The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has urged traditional leaders to adopt a pro-investment approach to mineral exploration in their chiefdoms by avoiding excessive consent fees that could discourage investors. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta told representatives from Planet Gold Zambia that unreasonably high charges for exploration rights undermine national development and deter responsible mining companies from operating in rural areas. “Traditional leaders are key to attracting investment, but unreasonable financial demands hinder… Read More Here
FQM Kansanshi Develops New Grievance Management Procedure to Boost Transparency and Community Trust 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

FQM Kansanshi Develops New Grievance Management Procedure to Boost Transparency and Community Trust

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First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine Launches Public Process to Create Inclusive Grievance Mechanism in Zambia First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) Kansanshi Mining PLC has launched a public consultative process to develop a new Grievance Management Procedure, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and community engagement. The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for receiving, assessing, and resolving concerns from both internal and external stakeholders in a transparent, fair, and timely manner, with active community participation. North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Luckson Mulumbi, praised Kansanshi Mining PLC for taking a proactive step toward… Read More Here
U.S. to Require $15,000 Visa Bonds for Zambia and Malawi Travelers Under New Trump Policy 9 Mining in Zambia Governance Transport and Logistics 

U.S. to Require $15,000 Visa Bonds for Zambia and Malawi Travelers Under New Trump Policy

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Trump Administration Imposes Up to $15,000 Visa Bond on Zambia, Malawi Visitors Starting August 20, 2025 The administration of President Donald Trump will soon require certain visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to post bonds of up to $15,000 for tourist and business travel to the United States, according to a U.S. State Department announcement on Tuesday. The policy, part of a new pilot program, will take effect August 20, 2025. Under the new rules, citizens or nationals traveling on passports issued by either country who are found eligible for… Read More Here
KCM Applauds Presidential Support for KDMP, Targets 300,000 Tonnes of Copper by 2031 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy 

KCM Applauds Presidential Support for KDMP, Targets 300,000 Tonnes of Copper by 2031

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Konkola Copper Mines Sets Sights on 300,000-Tonne Annual Output by 2031 with KDMP Boost Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has welcomed the directive from His Excellency, Republican President Hakainde Hichilema, to maintain and accelerate progress on the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), with the ambitious goal of achieving an annual copper production capacity of 300,000 tonnes by 2031. President Hichilema made these remarks during his visit to the KCM exhibition stand at the 2025 Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka, held from July 30 to August 4, 2025. He commended KCM’s… Read More Here

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