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DRC Leads Regional Push Against Mineral Smuggling at CIRGL Ministers' Meeting in Lusaka 1 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

DRC Leads Regional Push Against Mineral Smuggling at CIRGL Ministers’ Meeting in Lusaka

Constance
The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency Mr. Kizito Pakabomba, participated in an extraordinary meeting of Mines Ministers from member states of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), held in Lusaka, Zambia. This high-level gathering followed two major technical meetings previously held in Nairobi, Kenya: the 26th session of the ICGLR Audit Committee and the 30th session of the Regional Committee of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources (RINR). Central to the discussions was the DRC’s formal denunciation… Read More Here
India and Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with Energy, Defence, and Tech Agreements 2 International Energy Partnership 

India and Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with Energy, Defence, and Tech Agreements

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India and Angola have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership, signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering energy, defence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and more. The agreements coincided with Angolan President João Lourenço’s landmark state visit to India—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. During delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the visit as “historic,” noting its importance in deepening not just India-Angola relations, but also broader India-Africa cooperation. The visit comes as the two countries celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations. “India… Read More Here
DRC Reaffirms Commitment to Responsible Mining at OECD Forum in Paris 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Reaffirms Commitment to Responsible Mining at OECD Forum in Paris

Constance
On an official visit to Paris, the Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona, represented the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the 18th edition of the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. Speaking before African Ministers of Mines and global stakeholders, Motemona reaffirmed the DRC’s commitment—under the leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa—to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition as a key source of strategic minerals. He emphasized the country’s vast mineral potential and advocated for increased local processing, improved mineral certification,… Read More Here
Zambian Parliamentary Committee Tours FQM Mines to Assess Economic Impact 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility Economy 

Zambian Parliamentary Committee Tours FQM Mines to Assess Economic Impact

Constance
The Parliamentary Committee on National Economy, Trade and Labour Matters has conducted a high-level tour of First Quantum Minerals’ operations at Kansanshi Mining PLC and FQM Trident in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The visit is part of the committee’s oversight role to assess major investments and understand key drivers of the national economy. Led by Honourable Sibeso Sefulo, Member of Parliament for Mwandi Constituency, the delegation visited the mining sites to gain first-hand insight into their operations, scale of investment, and contribution to Zambia’s socio-economic development. The committee was welcomed by… Read More Here
Mozambique Signs Energy Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe to Boost Regional Integration 5 Mining in Zambia Energy Partnership 

Mozambique Signs Energy Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe to Boost Regional Integration

Constance
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional energy integration, industrialization, and sustainable development in Southern Africa. The MoUs were signed during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo and align with the goals of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The agreement with Zambia lays the groundwork for the development of a gas pipeline linking the Mozambican city of Beira to Ndola in… Read More Here
Katende Hydropower Plant to Deliver 32 MW in First Phase Within 24 Months 6 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

Katende Hydropower Plant to Deliver 32 MW in First Phase Within 24 Months

Constance
The consulting firm overseeing the Katende Hydropower Plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced that the project’s first phase will generate 32 megawatts of electricity within 24 months. Located in Kasai Central province, the project is part of the national strategy to expand electricity access in central DRC. The initial phase includes the installation of two 16 MW turbines and the construction of a transmission line to the city of Kananga. The DRC government has secured financing for the project and established oversight structures, including an engineering… Read More Here
Kagem Mining Honoured for Surpassing 10 Million LTI-Free Hours in Workplace Safety Milestone 7 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Emeralds Mine Safety 

Kagem Mining Honoured for Surpassing 10 Million LTI-Free Hours in Workplace Safety Milestone

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Kagem Mining Limited has been honoured by Zambia’s Mines Safety Department for achieving over 10 million hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), a rare and commendable milestone in the high-risk mining sector. The company reached 10,098,176 consecutive LTI-free hours, an achievement recognised during a high-level ceremony in Kitwe. The award underscores Kagem’s leadership in workplace safety, as maintaining a zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) demonstrates a robust safety culture. A Lost Time Injury is defined as any incident that results in an employee missing work. Surpassing 10… Read More Here
Twangiza Mining Suspends Operations in South Kivu Amid Provincial Orders 8 Mining in DRC 

Twangiza Mining Suspends Operations in South Kivu Amid Provincial Orders

Constance
Twangiza Mining SA has announced the suspension of all operations in South Kivu, following directives issued by the province’s new administration. In a statement released on Friday, May 9, General Manager Chao Xianfeng confirmed that all company machinery and vehicles have been parked while awaiting further instructions from senior management. As part of the suspension, the company is also reducing the number of staff residing in company housing. Non-resident employees have been advised not to report to work during this period. Department heads have been instructed to identify affected personnel… Read More Here
DRC Prioritizes Cobalt Governance and Value Addition in Talks with IMF 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Prioritizes Cobalt Governance and Value Addition in Talks with IMF

Constance
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to assert greater control over its cobalt sector—one of the world’s most strategic mineral resources—following a high-level meeting held on May 8, 2025, between the Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, and a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Calixte Ahokpossi. The meeting was part of the IMF’s first review of the DRC’s Economic Program, backed by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Key representatives from ARECOMS and the Technical and Coordination Unit of Mining Projects (CTCPM) also… Read More Here
ZCCM IH Reports Record 2024 Profit Driven by Mopani Equity Deal 10 Mining in Zambia Copper 

ZCCM IH Reports Record 2024 Profit Driven by Mopani Equity Deal

Constance
ZCCM-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has reported a record profit of K42.30 billion (US$1.62 billion) for 2024 — a dramatic turnaround from the previous year’s loss of K4.08 billion (US$199 million). In a statement, ZCCM-IH Company Secretary Charles Mjumphi credited the remarkable performance to the successful implementation of the Mopani Strategic Equity Partner (SEP) transaction. “This substantial increase in earnings is primarily attributed to the successful implementation of the Mopani SEP transaction,” Mjumphi stated. The transaction repositioned Mopani Copper Mines Plc as a financially viable operation and facilitated the settlement of K44.72… Read More Here

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