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DRC Mines Minister Launches Administrative Reform Drive with Field Visits to Key Mining Institutions 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Launches Administrative Reform Drive with Field Visits to Key Mining Institutions

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Louis Watum Kabamba Intensifies Mining Sector Reforms with Performance Audit of CTCPM and Mining Cadastre The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, is accelerating the pace of reforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Positioning himself as a hands-on reform leader, the minister launched a series of field visits on Thursday, April 2, 2026, targeting the core administrative and technical institutions of the sector. The objective is clear: identify operational weaknesses, engage directly with staff, and strengthen the performance of the mining administration. The first institutions visited were… Read More Here
ARSP Introduces 60-Day Compliance Period to Enforce Local Participation in Mineral Transport 2 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Introduces 60-Day Compliance Period to Enforce Local Participation in Mineral Transport

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DRC Moves to Enforce 50% Local Transport Rule in Mining Industry with 60-Day Compliance Deadline In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has announced the imminent implementation of a 60-day moratorium for companies operating in the mining sector. The measure aims to ensure compliance with existing regulations requiring the inclusion of Congolese transport companies in the transportation of mineral resources. A decree issued by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport stipulates that at least 50% of contracts for… Read More Here
Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum

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Lobito Corridor Project Seen as Key to Regional Integration and Trade Growth in Southern Africa At the third Economic Forum between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, transport and communication infrastructure emerged as a central lever for accelerating regional integration and reducing the outward orientation of national economies. Gathered around the theme “Sub-regional Infrastructure Development Strategy: How to Strengthen Integration and Minimize External Dependence,” experts, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders reached a shared conclusion: without efficient and interconnected transport networks, Southern Africa will struggle to unlock its full… Read More Here
Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe 4 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Exploration 

Zambia Pushes Responsible Mining and Exploration Reforms at AZMEC Forum in Kitwe

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Kabeta Calls for Stronger Governance and Innovation in Zambia’s Mining Sector Kitwe, Zambia – Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta, has called for strengthened governance, technical professionalism, and innovation to secure Zambia’s position as a competitive and sustainable mining hub. Addressing delegates at the AZEMEC Exploration Forum in Kitwe, Dr. Kabeta underscored the importance of structured dialogue platforms that bring together government, industry, academia, and professional bodies. Such forums, he said, are vital for aligning strategies, sharing expertise, and shaping policies that respond to… Read More Here
Vedanta to Split into Five Listed Companies as Part of Major Restructuring 5 International Corporate News 

Vedanta to Split into Five Listed Companies as Part of Major Restructuring

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India’s Vedanta Set to Demerge into Five Public Companies to Reduce Debt and Unlock Value India-based Vedanta Limited will break up into five separately listed companies early next month, as part of a multi-year restructuring program designed to reduce debt and unlock shareholder value. The demerger plan, approved by a tribunal in December, will see Vedanta operate as the holding company for its base metals business, while four other entities Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron, and Malco Energy will be separately listed. Anil Agarwal told the… Read More Here
Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures 6 International Copper 

Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures

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Chile Records Lowest Monthly Copper Output in Nearly Nine Years Amid Ore Grade Challenges Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, reported its lowest monthly copper output in almost nine years, reflecting ongoing challenges from declining ore grades and underperformance at key mines. Production totaled 378,554 metric tons in February, down 8.5% from January and 4.8% compared with February of last year, according to figures released by the national statistics agency. This is the lowest monthly output since March 2017, when a strike temporarily halted operations at Escondida Mine, one of… Read More Here
Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy

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Glencore Expands Focus on DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets as It Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2028 Glencore is intensifying its investment focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a long-term strategy to become one of the world’s leading copper producers without relying on large-scale mergers. The company recently ended merger discussions with Rio Tinto that could have created the world’s largest mining group. Instead, Glencore has opted to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its portfolio around high-demand transition metals, particularly… Read More Here
Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences 8 International Copper Exploration New Mining Projects 

Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences

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Botswana Minerals Begins Phase 1 Work to Identify Drill Targets at Prospective Copper Projects in Botswana’s Damara Belt London- and Botswana-listed Botswana Minerals has commenced its Phase 1 exploration programme at its highly prospective copper licences in Ngamiland, where the company controls significant land holdings in the underexplored north-eastern extension of the Damara Belt. The immediate objective of the programme is to refine and prioritise the most promising exploration targets across the licence package, while defining geophysical survey priorities that will support the identification of high-confidence drilling locations. The outcome… Read More Here
DRC Enforces Export Quota Deadlines to Stabilise Cobalt Supply 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Enforces Export Quota Deadlines to Stabilise Cobalt Supply

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DR Congo Mining Regulator Orders Miners to Use 2025 Cobalt Export Quotas by April 30 or Forfeit Volumes The mining regulator of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has directed mining companies to utilise all outstanding fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30, warning that any unused volumes after that deadline will be forfeited and transferred to a strategic reserve. The regulator, Autorité de Régulation et de Contrôle des Marchés des Substances Stratégiques (ARECOMS), also confirmed that quotas allocated for the first quarter of 2026 can be shipped until June… Read More Here
Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda 10 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Hichilema Urges Greater Energy Investment as Reforms Drive Zambia’s Growth Agenda

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President Hichilema Says Energy Reforms Attract Investors as Zambia Targets 10GW Power Capacity and Economic Expansion President Hakainde Hichilema has called for increased investment in the energy sector, stating that ongoing reforms are attracting private sector participation and positioning Zambia for accelerated economic growth. Speaking during the 2026 National Delivery Day, the President described the event as a significant milestone, noting that interventions under the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) and the Presidential Projects Facilitation Division (PPFD) have helped remove key bottlenecks and improve public service delivery. Mr Hichilema said Zambia’s… Read More Here

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