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FQM’s Taca Taca Project Doubles in Value on Higher Reserves and Stronger Copper, Gold Prices 1 International Copper Gold New Mining Projects 

FQM’s Taca Taca Project Doubles in Value on Higher Reserves and Stronger Copper, Gold Prices

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First Quantum’s Taca Taca Copper-Gold Project in Argentina Posts $5.9B NPV as Reserves and Prices Lift Valuation A new technical report on First Quantum Minerals’ Taca Taca copper-gold project in northwest Argentina shows the asset’s value has more than doubled in five years, supported by increased reserves and stronger long-term copper and gold price assumptions. Under an 8% discount rate and base-case prices of $4.50 per lb. copper and $3,000 per oz. gold, Taca Taca carries an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $5.92 billion and an internal rate of… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Plans Commodity Trading Arm to Capture Greater Value from Zambia’s Mineral Output 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

ZCCM-IH Plans Commodity Trading Arm to Capture Greater Value from Zambia’s Mineral Output

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Zambia’s ZCCM-IH to Launch Commodities Trading Strategy and Expand Royalty Model in Copper Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is developing plans to establish a commodities trading function that would allow it to market its share of mineral production directly on international markets, according to Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The strategy would enable the majority state-owned mining investment company to access physical volumes of output from its portfolio companies in proportion to its equity holdings and sell them independently. The move is designed to capture greater value as global competition… Read More Here
Zambia Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrades 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambia Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrades

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Zambia Approves Resumption of Mopani Mufulira Underground Operations Following Safety Compliance Zambia’s Minerals Regulation Commission has authorized the immediate resumption of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company implemented enhanced safety measures. The regulator had suspended operations the previous week, citing non-compliance with safety regulations specifically, the requirement to maintain an accurate system for tracking all underground personnel. Compliance With Mining Regulation 218 In a statement issued Monday, the commission confirmed that Mopani had introduced new monitoring systems to meet regulatory standards. These measures include technology… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment 4 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment

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Global Demand for Copper Accelerates Zambia’s Mining Growth as U.S., China and Other Powers Compete for Supply Rising global demand from the artificial intelligence, renewable energy, electric vehicle and defense industries has intensified competition for copper, a critical metal used in power grids, data centers and clean energy technologies. The surge in demand has heightened geopolitical interest in copper-producing countries, including Zambia. Major economies such as China, the United States, Canada, European nations, India and Gulf states are seeking to secure stable access to copper supplies. At the African Mining… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council 5 Mining in DRC 

Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council

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DRC President Tshisekedi Orders Full Funding of Congolese Battery Council to Drive Local Battery Industry At the 78th meeting of the Council of Ministers on February 13, 2026, Félix Tshisekedi placed the financing of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) at the centre of government priorities, describing it as a critical instrument for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s economic transformation. The President reiterated that the creation of the CCB reflects a strategic shift away from an exclusively extractive mining model toward the development of integrated value chains for critical minerals.… Read More Here
DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data 6 Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership 

DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data

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DRC Partners with Atlas Park on AI-Driven Geological Mapping to Boost Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered into a five-year partnership with US investment firm Atlas Park to deploy artificial intelligence in geological research and modernise the country’s mineral exploration framework. The agreement, announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, will see Atlas Park analyse decades of historical geological records and undertake new surveys across the country. The processed data will be transferred to the national geological service in Kinshasa to support… Read More Here
Zambia to Open Talks on New IMF Programme After August Elections 7 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia to Open Talks on New IMF Programme After August Elections

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Zambia to Begin New IMF Programme Negotiations After August Vote as Post-Default Reforms Continue Zambia will begin negotiations on a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but a final agreement is expected only after the country’s August general elections. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said discussions would commence “almost immediately,” offering the clearest timeline yet from Lusaka. However, he indicated that the IMF prefers to conclude agreements with administrations that have a full electoral mandate to implement reforms. “The IMF would like to negotiate with a government that… Read More Here
Ghana Hits Record 6 Million Ounces of Gold in 2025 Amid Royalty Reform Debate 8 Gold International 

Ghana Hits Record 6 Million Ounces of Gold in 2025 Amid Royalty Reform Debate

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Ghana Gold Output Reaches Record 6 Million Ounces in 2025 as Royalty Overhaul Raises Industry Concerns Ghana produced a record six million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional industry data, cementing its position as Africa’s top gold producer. Figures released by the Ghana Chamber of Mines show that large-scale mining operations delivered 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from the previous year. The bulk of growth came from artisanal and small scale mining (ASM), which rose to approximately 3.1 million ounces, buoyed by strong bullion prices and sector reforms. 2026… Read More Here
FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Hydro power plant 

FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia

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First Quantum and Anzana Electric Partner on 50 MW Hydropower Projects to Power Zambia’s North-Western Mines First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new hydropower projects in northern Zambia. The initiative aims to supply up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload electricity by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the country’s North-Western Province. FQM operates along Zambia’s section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic trade and mineral development route backed by the United States government and other G7 partners. The… Read More Here
ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Partnership 

ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

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ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here

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