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Sibanye-Stillwater Advances Copper and Gold Mine Development in Australia and South Africa 1 Corporate News Copper Gold International 

Sibanye-Stillwater Advances Copper and Gold Mine Development in Australia and South Africa

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Sibanye-Stillwater Advances New Copper and Gold Mines in Australia and South Africa Sibanye-Stillwater is moving ahead with the development of new copper and gold mining projects in Australia and South Africa, strengthening its strategy to diversify its commodity portfolio as stronger metal prices improve the investment case for new mines. The Johannesburg-based mining group is progressing the Mt Lyell copper-gold project in Tasmania, Australia, while also advancing the Burnstone gold project in South Africa.  The developments form part of the company’s broader effort to build future production and strengthen its… Read More Here
DRC Copper Exports to US Surge Past $2 Billion as Demand Strengthens 2 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

DRC Copper Exports to US Surge Past $2 Billion as Demand Strengthens

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DRC Copper Exports to US Surge as Trade Tops $2 Billion in Seven Months Copper is rapidly strengthening its position in trade between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States, with Congolese exports to the U.S. exceeding $2 billion in the first seven months of 2026. U.S. trade data shows that American imports from the DRC reached $2.123 billion between January and July 2026, compared with approximately $1.281 billion during the same period in 2025. This represents an increase of nearly 66% year on year. The seven-month… Read More Here
Shari Minerals Gold Project Advances Toward 2027 Production in DRC 3 Mining in DRC Gold New Mining Projects 

Shari Minerals Gold Project Advances Toward 2027 Production in DRC

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DRC’s Shari Minerals Gold Project Targets September 2027 Production in Ituri The Shari Minerals gold project in Ituri Province is advancing toward commercial production, with the project partners targeting the start of gold output in September 2027. The latest progress was presented to DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba in Kinshasa on September 4 by the Société Minière de Kilo-Moto (SOKIMO), which is developing the project in partnership with Shari Investment. Led by SOKIMO Board Chairman François Kakese, the delegation briefed the minister on the project’s implementation, progress to… Read More Here
Chinese-Backed Mining Companies Commit $1 Million to DRC Ebola Response 4 Mining in DRC 

Chinese-Backed Mining Companies Commit $1 Million to DRC Ebola Response

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DRC Mining Companies Mobilise $1 Million to Support Ebola Response Mining companies with Chinese capital operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have pledged $1 million to support the country’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, highlighting the mining sector’s growing role in supporting communities beyond their core operations. The contribution was made through the Union of Chinese-Capital Mining Companies in the DRC (USMCC) following an appeal by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba for mining companies and other sector stakeholders to support national efforts to contain the outbreak. Mining… Read More Here
DRC Advances 650 MW Solar Development Pipeline with French Partner 5 Mining in DRC Energy 

DRC Advances 650 MW Solar Development Pipeline with French Partner

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DRC and ITRA Group Plan $900 Million Investment in 650 MW Solar Projects The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing plans to develop a 650 MW pipeline of solar power projects under a new partnership between the National Agency for Electrification and Energy Services in Rural and Peri-Urban Areas (ANSER) and French energy company ITRA Group. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding on 1 September 2026 to identify, prepare and develop solar projects across several cities and industrial centres in the DRC. According to ANSER, the partnership is… Read More Here
DRC Economy Maintains Strong Growth as Real GDP Expands 5.8% in 2025 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Economy Maintains Strong Growth as Real GDP Expands 5.8% in 2025

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DRC Real GDP Grows 5.8% in 2025 as Services and Mining Support Economic Expansion The Democratic Republic of Congo’s economy grew by 5.8% in real terms in 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the Commission for Statistical Studies and National Accounts (CESCN). Growth eased from 6.1% in 2024, but remained above the estimated 4.5% average for sub-Saharan Africa. The slowdown was partly linked to weaker mining growth and the temporary suspension of cobalt exports. However, stronger copper production and continued expansion in the services sector helped sustain economic activity. The… Read More Here
Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates 7 Copper Economy Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates

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Zambia Mining Production Surges as Mopani and KCM Drive Industry Recovery Zambia’s mining industry is experiencing a marked improvement in production, with several major operations returning to stronger output and new investment beginning to translate into increased activity across the sector. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says the recovery reflects renewed confidence in Zambia’s mining industry after a period characterised by declining production, operational difficulties and limited investment at some of the country’s major mines. Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said the change is particularly evident at operations… Read More Here
Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook

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Zambia Attracts Investor Confidence as Copper Prices Boost Assets and Economic Outlook Investor confidence in Zambia remains resilient, with rising copper prices, improving economic conditions and expectations of continued policy stability supporting demand for the country’s financial assets. Despite heightened uncertainty following the August 13 general election, international investors have largely maintained a positive view of Zambia, focusing on the country’s improving fiscal position, debt restructuring progress and its growing importance in the global copper supply chain. Major global investment firms and financial institutions, including William Blair, Bank of America,… Read More Here
Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Exploration New Mining Projects 

Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central

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Copper Intelligence Targets Kasaï-Central as DRC Exploration Portfolio Expands US-based mining company Copper Intelligence is expanding its exploration footprint in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with plans to begin mining exploration activities in Kasaï-Central Province. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Bosco Kanku, met Kasaï-Central Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu N’Nkoko in Kananga on August 31 to discuss potential investment opportunities in the province’s mining sector. Following the meeting, Kanku said the company had received authorisation from the governor to begin exploration activities, with geologists already deployed on the ground. Copper Intelligence… Read More Here
Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million

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DRC’s Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves $86 Million Share Capital Reduction Alphamin Bisie Mining SA, operator of the Bisie tin mine in North Kivu, has approved a significant reduction in its share capital, lowering the company’s capital from the equivalent of US$107.97 million to US$21.74 million. The decision was approved unanimously at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 3 September 2026. According to the company’s notice, the capital reduction is not motivated by losses and will be implemented through a reduction in the nominal value of the company’s shares. The nominal… Read More Here

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