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Prospect Resources Expands Copper Potential at the Mumbezhi Project in Zambia 1 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Prospect Resources Expands Copper Potential at the Mumbezhi Project in Zambia

Constance
Prospect Resources has firmly positioned itself as a leading player in the mining sector, particularly noted for its transformative work on the Arcadia Lithium Mine Project in Zimbabwe. The company’s journey from initial discovery to the successful sale of its 87% interest in Arcadia for approximately US$378 million in April 2022 underscores its expertise and strategic vision. The Arcadia project saw significant progress through various stages, including resource definition, early-stage technical and economic evaluations, a definitive feasibility study, offtake agreements, pilot plant operation, and strategic project financing. This comprehensive approach… Read More Here
Tertiary Minerals Identifies Large Copper Anomaly at Mupala Project 2 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Tertiary Minerals Identifies Large Copper Anomaly at Mupala Project

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Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has identified a significant copper-in-soil anomaly at its Mupala project in Zambia. The company announced on July 29 that field analytical results from a recent soil sampling program confirmed the prospectivity of the license, supplementing historical data and its proximity to other copper prospects. Tertiary Chairperson Patrick Cheetham noted that while more work is needed to determine the significance of this soil anomaly, it marks a promising start to exploration at Mupala. The Mupala project is located on the west side of the Kabompo Dome in Zambia’s… Read More Here
Galileo Resources Begins Copper Exploration with Drill Program in Zambia 3 Copper Exploration Mining in Zambia 

Galileo Resources Begins Copper Exploration with Drill Program in Zambia

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London-listed Galileo Resources has engaged a Zambian contractor to commence a drill program of approximately 700 meters as part of the initial phase of exploration on licence 28001-HQ-LEL in Zambia, with rig mobilization scheduled for later this week. The licence is situated within the Western Foreland domain, an area potentially hosting Kamoa-Kakula-style copper deposits. The company states that the licence is strategically located along the strike of the Kamoa-Kakula mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjacent to a substantial exploration licence area acquired by Ivanhoe Mines… Read More Here
Experts Advocate for Local Processing of Kivu Coltan to Boost Economic Gains 4 Mining in DRC Coltan Economy 

Experts Advocate for Local Processing of Kivu Coltan to Boost Economic Gains

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During the presentation of the project “Kivu Coltan: Physico-Chemical Processing Capacity and Application Studies” last weekend at the Higher Pedagogical Institute of Bukavu (ISP/BUKAVU) in South Kivu, Professor Fabrice Muvundja urged experts to advocate for local industrialization to enhance value-added exports. In his speech, Professor Muvundja highlighted the lack of scientific research on Kivu coltan, despite its significant contribution to the regional economy for nearly twenty-four years. “Kivu coltan has been a cornerstone of the regional economy since the 2000s. We have recognized its value for the national economy, yet… Read More Here
LME approves Saudi port as warehouse delivery point 5 International Copper 

LME approves Saudi port as warehouse delivery point

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The London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved Red Sea port city Jeddah in Saudi Arabia as a warehouse delivery point for copper and zinc, it said on Monday. The exchange said the listing will become active three months after the first warehouse company has been approved in the new location. Warehouses registered with the LME, the world’s largest and oldest metals trading venue, are usually located in areas of net metals consumption or top transit hubs such as Rotterdam. Saudi Arabia is planning an ambitious industrial development and logistics program,… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines and World Bank Discuss Strategic Cooperation 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Minister of Mines and World Bank Discuss Strategic Cooperation

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The Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, met with the Director of Operations of the World Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to discuss strategic cooperation aimed at strengthening the mining sector and diversifying the national economy. “I emphasized the crucial importance for DR Congo to diversify its partners to attract a variety of investors. This approach aims not only to create jobs but also to support sustainable development in our country,” wrote Pakabomba on his X account. The two officials also explored the reactivation of key projects such… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi and Brookings Institution Discuss Profitable Mineral Exploitation for the DRC 7 Mining in DRC 

President Tshisekedi and Brookings Institution Discuss Profitable Mineral Exploitation for the DRC

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President Félix Tshisekedi held a videoconference on Wednesday, July 24, with representatives from the American think tank, The Brookings Institution, to discuss strategies for making the exploitation of Congolese minerals more beneficial for the local population. During the meeting, they discussed not only the revision of existing mining contracts but also the importance of profitable exploitation and on-site mineral processing to create jobs and foster a local industry. President Tshisekedi emphasized that this approach aligns with efforts to diversify the Congolese economy and promote agriculture. The discussions, centered on the… Read More Here
CAMI and Sankuru Collaborate for Mining Sector Development 8 Mining in DRC 

CAMI and Sankuru Collaborate for Mining Sector Development

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On Thursday, July 25, the Director General of the Mining Cadastre, Popol Mabolia Yenga, met with the Governor and Vice-Governor of Sankuru province to discuss the current state of mining activities and policies aimed at fostering integrated development. During the meeting, the provincial authorities requested detailed cadastral data and information on Sankuru’s natural resources, with a particular focus on potential mining assets. DG Popol Mabolia encouraged the provincial leaders to explore all available development opportunities, highlighting Sankuru’s strategic position and its potential to become a pivotal province in the Democratic… Read More Here
FQM PARTNERS WITH UNZA AND CBU TO LAUNCH APPLIED FIELDWORK COURSE 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Press Release 

FQM PARTNERS WITH UNZA AND CBU TO LAUNCH APPLIED FIELDWORK COURSE

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 First Quantum Minerals has partnered with the University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU) to create a comprehensive residential applied fieldwork course aimed at providing students with practical insights into the mineral exploration industry.   The course, spanning seven days, is conducted in an exploration field camp setting, featuring modules that replicate the entire exploration lifecycle from target generation to drill testing and related activities.  Some 15 fourth and fifth year UNZA students took part in the inaugural course earlier this month through the UNZA Society of Economic Geologist’s… Read More Here
Over 700 Children Exploited in Mining Sites in Haut-Uélé 10 Mining in DRC 

Over 700 Children Exploited in Mining Sites in Haut-Uélé

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More than 700 children have been exploited at mining sites in Menze and Babarau, Haut-Uélé province, for the past seven months, according to an alert from the NGO Network of Environmentalists and Natural Resources Communicators, issued on July 24 in Isiro. The report highlights that these children are subjected to heavy labor in artisanal quarries, including transporting minerals, putting them at risk of various diseases. Girls are especially vulnerable, often forced into small-scale donut businesses and facing the threat of sexual violence. Dieu Merci Thuambe, coordinator of the NGO, has… Read More Here

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