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EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining

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EGC and Mercuria Sign Deal to Transform Kasulo into Global Benchmark for Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DR Congo Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Mercuria Energy Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo artisanal mining site in Kolwezi, alongside efforts to strengthen the associated cobalt supply chain. The agreement aims to establish what the partners describe as a “gold standard” model for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), positioning the Kasulo site as an international benchmark for transparency, sustainability,… Read More Here
Zambia Offers 10-Year Tax Holiday to Attract Foreign Investment in Mining and Energy 2 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Zambia Offers 10-Year Tax Holiday to Attract Foreign Investment in Mining and Energy

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Zambia Targets Foreign Investors with 10-Year Tax Incentive to Boost Mining, Energy, and Copper Production to 3 Million Tonnes by 2031 Zambia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment by offering a 10-year tax holiday to companies establishing operations in the country’s multi-facility economic zones, a move aimed at accelerating industrial growth and job creation. Speaking at the Finland Business Forum in Lusaka, Albert Halwampa outlined the country’s priority investment sectors, highlighting mining and energy as critical pillars of Zambia’s economic transformation strategy. He emphasized that attracting capital into… Read More Here
Reopened Mines Power Economic Recovery in Zambia’s Copperbelt 3 Mining in Zambia 

Reopened Mines Power Economic Recovery in Zambia’s Copperbelt

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Zambia Revives Closed Mines to Boost Copperbelt Economy, Jobs, and Mining Investment The government of Zambia says the mining sector is playing a central role in the country’s economic recovery, with significant progress made over the past five years to restore the Copperbelt as one of Africa’s leading mining regions. Authorities attribute the turnaround to the successful reopening of previously closed mines, a move that has revitalized local economies, created employment opportunities, and improved livelihoods across mining communities. The renewed activity has strengthened the province’s position as a cornerstone of… Read More Here
New WearCheck agent in East Africa 4 Sponsored Content International 

New WearCheck agent in East Africa

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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an extensive range of reliability solutions to customers in East Africa. National sales manager for WearCheck, Juliane de Beer, says the partnership is already operational, with TES/WearCheck customers in Tanzania benefiting from the combined service offering. ‘ Through TES, we can now extend WearCheck’s specialist services into a whole new part of East Africa, which complements our WearCheck branch in Mozambique’. While TES provides local expertise in Tanzania, samples are… Read More Here
Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review 5 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review

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Barrick Delays $5.6 Billion Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Security Concerns Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) has announced plans to slow development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and extend its project review period, citing heightened regional security risks linked to tensions in the Middle East. The decision, first reported by the Financial Times, introduces additional uncertainty around the timeline for one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Barrick’s shares traded slightly lower following the announcement, moving within a… Read More Here
DRC and China Sign Strategic Minerals Cooperation Pact to Boost Mining Value and Industrialization 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC and China Sign Strategic Minerals Cooperation Pact to Boost Mining Value and Industrialization

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DRC–China Mining Deal Targets Duty-Free Exports, Local Processing, and $28.9 Billion Iron Corridor Development The Democratic Republic of Congo and China have advanced their strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on geology and mineral resources in Beijing on March 26. The agreement forms part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation and maximize value creation in the Congolese mining sector. The MoU was signed by the Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, and China’s Minister of Natural Resources, Guan Zhi’ou, in the presence of senior officials… Read More Here
DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes 7 Corporate News Exploration Lithium Mining in DRC 

DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes

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DRC Cancels AVZ Minerals’ Lithium Permit in Manono Extension Project, Highlighting Rising Regulatory Risks for Foreign Miners The Democratic Republic of Congo has revoked a 79-block lithium exploration permit held by the Congolese subsidiary of Australian mining firm AVZ Minerals. The Mining Registry (CAMI) issued the forfeiture order on March 19, 2026, citing non-payment of annual surface fees for permit PR 4029, located in the Manono territory of Tanganyika province. Under Congolese mining law, AVZ has 30 days to appeal the decision. PR 4029 is part of AVZ’s Manono Extension… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Atlantic Clears Environmental Approval for Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project Amid Leadership Transition 8 International Corporate News Iron Ore New Mining Projects 

Ivanhoe Atlantic Clears Environmental Approval for Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project Amid Leadership Transition

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US-Backed Ivanhoe Atlantic Advances Liberia Iron Ore Project, Secures ESIA Approval and Targets Western Markets Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., supported by billionaire Robert Friedland, has cleared a major regulatory milestone in Liberia, bringing one of West Africa’s largest untapped iron ore projects closer to production. The company announced that the Government of Liberia has formally accepted its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Phase One transport and logistics infrastructure supporting the Kon Kweni ultra-high-grade iron ore project. Prepared by Liberian consultant Earthtime Group and reviewed by Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency,… Read More Here
DRC Copper Production Hits 3.5 Million Tonnes in 2025 Amid Global Market Volatility 9 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

DRC Copper Production Hits 3.5 Million Tonnes in 2025 Amid Global Market Volatility

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DRC Copper Output Reaches 3.5M Tonnes in 2025 While International Prices Face Geopolitical Pressure Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced a total of 3,503,539 tonnes of copper in 2025, according to provisional data released by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning under the Ministry of Mines. The report indicates that all copper produced was sold, covering both exports and domestic pre-export processing, meaning total sales matched annual production. Monthly Production Trends Monthly statistics show that production peaked in July 2025 at 315,590 tonnes,… Read More Here
Zambia Development Agency Signs Landmark MoU with Imbono to Boost Investment and Job Creation 10 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

Zambia Development Agency Signs Landmark MoU with Imbono to Boost Investment and Job Creation

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Zambia Secures Major Investment Partnership with Imbono to Drive Infrastructure, Energy, and Economic Growth The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and global investment firm Imbono have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unlock significant investment opportunities across multiple sectors in Zambia. The agreement highlights growing confidence in the country’s ongoing economic reforms and development agenda. Speaking at the signing ceremony, ZDA Director Albert Halwampa commended Imbono for its commitment to channeling investment into Zambia’s priority sectors, including infrastructure, energy, water resources, and the development of economic zones. “This partnership… Read More Here

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