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Lualaba Governor Addresses Artisanal Mining in the Province 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Lualaba Governor Addresses Artisanal Mining in the Province

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Fifi Masuka, Governor of Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), clarified the scale of artisanal mining operations in the region during a presentation of her first 100 days in office on Friday. She corrected the misconception that 5,000 artisanal miners were operating in the province, stating the actual number is closer to 450,000. “Sometimes, we manage them with patience and prayer,” Masuka remarked, acknowledging the potential dangers of large crowds of miners. “We’re fortunate they remain in the mines, where cooperatives organize them. However, the situation could… Read More Here
DRC Mining Sector Loses Billions Due to Energy Deficit 2 Mining in DRC Electricity 

DRC Mining Sector Loses Billions Due to Energy Deficit

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Over the past five years, approximately $4 billion in potential revenue has bypassed the National Electricity Company (SNEL) due to the country’s chronic energy shortages. Fabrice Lusinde, the General Manager of SNEL, revealed this alarming figure during the Makutano Forum, shedding light on the significant energy deficit impacting the mining sector. According to Lusinde, mining companies currently purchase around $800 million worth of energy from SNEL annually. However, in addition to this, they import electricity worth $200 million from southern Africa and spend an additional $500 to $600 million on… Read More Here
DRC Raises $65.57 Million in Treasury Bond Auction to Support National Projects 3 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Raises $65.57 Million in Treasury Bond Auction to Support National Projects

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The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) raised $65.57 million through a local Treasury Bond auction held on November 19, 2024, as announced by Minister of Finance, Doudou Fwamba. The auction, which attracted six bidders, including banks and credit companies, saw a coverage rate of 65.57%, falling short of the initial $100 million target. Despite not reaching the full target, the Minister emphasized that the funds raised are critical to supporting national projects and maintaining the country’s economic stability. The bonds issued carry an interest rate of 9%… Read More Here
Kamoa Copper Leads New Era of Sustainable Mining and Economic Development at Makutano Forum 4 Corporate News Events & Expos Mining in DRC 

Kamoa Copper Leads New Era of Sustainable Mining and Economic Development at Makutano Forum

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Kamoa Copper SA participated in the 10th edition of the Makutano Forum in Kinshasa, DRC, from November 13 to 15. As a co-sponsor of the event, the company showcased its vision for the future of mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), presenting its “New Deal” for the industry as a model of progress and sustainability. With over $5.5 billion invested over the past five years, Kamoa Copper’s scale and copper production have made a significant impact on the national mining sector. Beyond its size, the company has driven… Read More Here
Barrick Gold Boosts Growth with Strong Portfolio and Strategic Investments 5 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick Gold Boosts Growth with Strong Portfolio and Strategic Investments

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) is making significant strides toward securing its future with a Tier One-focused asset portfolio and a strategy that continually uncovers value while fostering productive partnerships with host countries. At an investor presentation in New York, president and CEO Mark Bristow highlighted Barrick’s achievements since its merger, including generating $23 billion in operating cash flow, investing $15 billion in operations and growth projects, reducing net debt by nearly $4 billion, and returning over $5 billion to shareholders. “Our world-class projects are set to drive… Read More Here
Barrick’s Fourmile Project Shows Further World-Class Potential 6 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick’s Fourmile Project Shows Further World-Class Potential

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Barrick Gold Corporation has updated its mineral resource estimate for its wholly-owned Fourmile project in Nevada, resulting in a 192% increase in indicated resources (1.4 million ounces grading 11.76g/t), a 137% increase in inferred resources (6.4 million ounces grading 14.1g/t) and a 35% increase in grade relative to Barrick’s 2023 year-end mineral resource estimate.1 The increases reflect the addition of 25 new drill holes to the 2023 mineral resource estimate across the southernmost portion of the orebody, immediately adjacent to the Goldrush project at Cortez which is part of the… Read More Here
Kavango Plans to Boost Gold Production at Zimbabwe's Prospect 4 7 International Gold New Mining Projects 

Kavango Plans to Boost Gold Production at Zimbabwe’s Prospect 4

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London-listed Kavango Resources is focusing on increasing high-grade gold production at Prospect 4 within its Hillside project in Matabeleland, southern Zimbabwe. Currently, high-grade gold is being extracted by contract miners on a small scale at Prospect 4. The material is then trucked 20 km to Kavango’s processing facility at the main Hillside site. However, production is limited due to the mining methods, the long distance to the processing plant, and the facility’s capacity, which can only process 40-50 tons per day (t/d). Given the current low production volumes, Kavango sees… Read More Here
BHP Invests Billions in Chilean Mines to Tackle Global Copper Shortage 8 International Copper Corporate News 

BHP Invests Billions in Chilean Mines to Tackle Global Copper Shortage

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BHP Group, the world’s largest mining company, anticipates a global copper shortage of 10 million metric tons by 2035. This looming deficit has prompted the company to commit between $10.7 billion and $14.7 billion over the next decade to boost copper production at its operations in Chile, including the world’s largest copper mine, Escondida. BHP plans significant investments in Escondida and the smaller Spence mine, alongside a restart of the Cerro Colorado mine. The company’s copper output is expected to decline by 300,000 tons to 1.6 million tons annually by… Read More Here
Panama’s New President Criticizes Past Mismanagement of Cobre Panama Crisis 9 International Copper 

Panama’s New President Criticizes Past Mismanagement of Cobre Panama Crisis

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Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino has condemned the previous administration for mishandling the crisis surrounding First Quantum Minerals’ $6.5 billion Cobre Panama copper mine. The mine, which accounts for nearly 5% of Panama’s GDP, was shut down in 2023 after the Supreme Court deemed its concession contract unconstitutional. Mulino blamed the closure on widespread dissatisfaction with former President Laurentino Cortizo’s government, which had faced mounting protests over legal and environmental concerns tied to the project. “The mine paid the price for national discontent under a government with only 25% popularity,”… Read More Here
Gécamines Seeks to Block Chemaf Sale to China 10 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Gécamines Seeks to Block Chemaf Sale to China

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state mining company, Gécamines, has submitted a $1 million bid to acquire the cobalt and copper assets of financially troubled Chemaf. This move seeks to prevent further Chinese control of critical metals in the mineral-rich country, according to sources close to the matter. Chemaf, a partner of global commodities trader Trafigura, had previously agreed to sell its assets to China’s state-owned industrial giant, Norinco, in June 2024. These assets include copper and cobalt mines critical for electric vehicles and clean energy infrastructure. However, Gécamines, which… Read More Here

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