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DRC Minister of Mines Launches Sector Reform to Boost Efficiency and Transparency 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Minister of Mines Launches Sector Reform to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

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DRC Mining Sector Reform Kicks Off with Minister Louis Watum Kabamba’s Administrative Overhaul The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector is entering a new era of reform, beginning at its administrative core. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba signaled the government’s commitment to change with a hands-on visit to the General Secretariat for Mines on Wednesday. The objective was clear: see operations firsthand, understand challenges without filters, and initiate a dynamic of efficiency and results-driven reform. From his arrival, the atmosphere was electric. Greeted enthusiastically by mobilized staff, Minister Watum… Read More Here
DRC Advances Hydro-Metallurgical Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in Lualaba Province 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Advances Hydro-Metallurgical Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in Lualaba Province

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DRC and Buenassa Resources Partner on Copper and Cobalt Refinery in Lualaba Province The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a major hydro-metallurgical copper and cobalt refinery project in Lualaba Province, following high-level discussions between the Mining Cadastre and Buenassa Resources Sarl. On Tuesday, March 17, Mr. Popol Mabolia, Director General of the Mining Cadastre, met with Mr. Eddy Kioni, Director General of Buenassa Resources Sarl, to discuss the project within the framework of the broader DRC-United States strategic partnership on critical minerals. Buenassa Resources Sarl is spearheading the… Read More Here
Zambia’s Banking Sector Signals Readiness to Power Govt’s 24-Hour Economy 3 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s Banking Sector Signals Readiness to Power Govt’s 24-Hour Economy

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Zambian Banks Expand Digital Payments and Operating Hours to Support Government’s Transition to a 24/7 Economy The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has confirmed that the country’s banking sector is fully prepared to support the government’s transition to a 24-hour economy, with digital infrastructure already upgraded and extended operating hours implemented across the industry. BAZ Chief Executive Officer Leonard Mwanza stated that the banking sector spent much of 2025 strengthening systems to enable round-the-clock financial services, including a successful pilot expansion of the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) platform. Currently, banks… Read More Here
DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Program to Enhance Geological Capacity and Responsible Mining 4 Mining in DRC 

DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Program to Enhance Geological Capacity and Responsible Mining

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DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Initiative to Boost Mining Governance, Geological Data, and Sustainable Resource Management The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially launched the PanAfGeo+ INVEST program on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening governance, transparency, and national sovereignty in the mining sector. The launch ceremony was held at the Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel, bringing together key technical and institutional partners. The event was presided over by the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, alongside representatives of the European Union in the country. A Strategic Partnership… Read More Here
Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Enforces Local Content Compliance for Mining Companies 5 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Enforces Local Content Compliance for Mining Companies

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Zambia Mining Companies Must Submit Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports Under Local Content Regulations The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has directed all mining and mining-related companies in Zambia to submit their Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports in accordance with the Local Content Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025. The directive comes into effect following the implementation of the statutory instrument on 1 January 2026, which aims to strengthen compliance and promote local participation in the country’s mining sector. Fred Banda, Ministry Director for Large-Scale Mining and… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion 6 International Copper Corporate News Gold Uranium 

Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion

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Zijin Mining Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest producer of gold and copper, is expanding its investment focus to include strategic metals such as tungsten and uranium, as intensifying global competition for critical minerals drives prices higher. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward securing materials essential for energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. “We are looking to expand our position in tungsten and other strategic metals, including uranium,” said Lisa Liu, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Gold… Read More Here
DRC Civil Society Raises Concerns Over Draft Directive on Mining Community Funds 7 Mining in DRC 

DRC Civil Society Raises Concerns Over Draft Directive on Mining Community Funds

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DRC Civil Society Warns New Mining Fund Directive Could Undermine Local Development and Decentralisation Civil society organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo have raised serious concerns over a draft supplementary directive governing the management of the 0.3% mining revenue allocation, warning that the proposed reforms could undermine local development and weaken decentralisation. In an open letter dated March 18, 2026, addressed to the Ministers of Social Affairs and Mines, the organisations acknowledged the urgent need to improve the management of the fund so that it effectively supports sustainable development… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining Rejects Environmental Report Findings 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Tenke Fungurume Mining Rejects Environmental Report Findings

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TFM Disputes EIA Report, Calls Allegations on Emissions and Health Impacts Inaccurate Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has strongly rejected the findings of a report published on March 9, 2026 by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), describing its conclusions as “factually inaccurate” and based on “unsupported assumptions.” In a formal statement, TFM said it had engaged openly with the EIA’s concerns, providing a written response on February 10 following earlier correspondence in January. The company, however, criticised the final report for failing to accurately reflect its submissions, arguing that this had… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Advances Mingomba Copper Project in Zambia 9 Copper Corporate News Investment News Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Advances Mingomba Copper Project in Zambia

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KoBold Metals Begins Mingomba Copper Development in Zambia, Targets Early 2030s Production KoBold Metals, the mining firm backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has officially commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, with production targeted for the early 2030s. The development marks a significant step in Zambia’s efforts to expand copper output and strengthen its position in the global energy transition supply chain. The announcement follows closely on a separate regional development in which Burundi signed a three-year agreement with KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals… Read More Here
China Issues Advisory as Zimbabwe Restricts Lithium and Raw Mineral Exports 10 International Battery Metals Lithium 

China Issues Advisory as Zimbabwe Restricts Lithium and Raw Mineral Exports

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Chinese Embassy Warns Investors Over Zimbabwe’s Tightened Mineral Export Rules The Embassy of China in Zimbabwe has issued a fresh advisory to its nationals and companies operating in Zimbabwe following new government measures restricting the export of raw minerals, including lithium concentrates. In a notice published on Thursday, the embassy urged Chinese investors to strengthen risk awareness and ensure full compliance with Zimbabwe’s evolving regulatory framework, particularly in lithium exploration and mining. The advisory called on firms to conduct “comprehensive and in-depth” assessments of local policies and legal requirements before… Read More Here

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