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FQM Backs Panama Plan to Process Stockpiled Ore at Cobre Panama Mine

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Welcomes Panama Move to Allow Stockpile Processing at Cobre Panama Copper Mine Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has welcomed a proposal by Panama President José Raúl Mulino to allow the removal and processing of stockpiled ore at the company’s shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine, one of the largest open-pit copper operations in the world. In a statement issued on Thursday, First Quantum said that processing the existing ore stockpiles would help mitigate environmental and operational risks, particularly those associated with acid rock drainage, while ensuring a steady supply… Read More Here

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Ghana to End Mining Stability Agreements and Increase Royalties Under New Reforms

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Ghana Plans to Scrap Mining Stability Agreements and Double Gold Royalties as Prices Surge Ghana is set to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and significantly increase gold royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at allowing the state to capture greater value from elevated bullion prices, the country’s mining regulator has confirmed. The reforms form part of a broader overhaul of Ghana’s mining framework, intended to balance investor confidence with the government’s drive to increase revenue from the sector, Mr Isaac Tandoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, told… Read More Here

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Zambia Expands Investment Outreach Through New China–SCO Trade Platforms

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Zambia Deepens China Trade Ties as New Investment Platforms Open Access to SCO and Greater Bay Area Markets Zambia has intensified efforts to strengthen investment and trade cooperation with China, unveiling new platforms aimed at connecting the country to investors across the Greater Bay Area and the wider Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) economic bloc. The platforms were officially launched in Guangzhou by Zambian Ambassador to China Mr Ivan Zyuulu, who presided over the inauguration of the China–SCO Economic and Trade Exchange Centre and the Guangdong and Macao Development Platform. The… Read More Here

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Zambia to Launch Mercury-Free Mining Project Under GEMINI Initiative

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia to Implement US$5 Million GEMINI Project in 2027 to Eliminate Mercury Use in Mining Zambia is set to launch the Zambia Child Project in 2027 under the Global Elimination of Mercury in Non-Ferrous Metals Initiative (GEMINI), a global programme aimed at phasing out the use of mercury in mineral processing. The US$5 million project will be financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), with technical support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The initiative was confirmed during a… Read More Here

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Mining Reforms Put Zambia on Track for Copper Production Milestone

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s Mining Sector Accelerates Toward 2031 Copper Production Target The Government of Zambia has expressed confidence that the country will achieve its national target of producing three million metric tonnes of copper annually by 2031, citing sustained policy reforms and renewed momentum in the mining sector. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, said the optimism is driven by progressive policy measures, the revitalisation of major mining operations, growing investor confidence, and expansion projects being implemented by several mining companies across the country. Dr… Read More Here

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Zambia and Tanzania Strengthen Petroleum Cooperation in High-Level Talks

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia, Tanzania Agree on Fuel Supply Arrangements to Secure Petroleum Deliveries via TAZAMA Pipeline The Ministers of Energy of Zambia and Tanzania today held a high-level bilateral meeting in Dar es Salaam, reaffirming their long-standing partnership in petroleum cooperation and regional energy security. The engagement brought together senior government officials from both countries to deliberate on petroleum supply logistics, infrastructure management, and policy coordination, with a shared goal of ensuring a stable and reliable fuel supply for Zambia. The Zambian delegation was led by Minister of Energy Mr Makozo Chikote… Read More Here

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DRC and Zambia Commit to Strengthened Border Security Cooperation

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Constance

DRC–Zambia Defence and Security Commission Concludes in Lubumbashi, Pledges Stronger Border Crime Cooperation The 14th Session of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)–Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security has concluded in Lubumbashi, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to enhanced cooperation in combating crime and strengthening security along their shared border. Leading the Zambian delegation, Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP, underscored the importance of regional peace and stability in facilitating trade and economic growth between the two countries. He noted that Zambia has commenced beef… Read More Here

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DRC Opens Strategic Mineral Projects to U.S. Investment Amid Global Supply Chain Realignment

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

DRC to Present Strategic Mineral Projects to U.S. as Washington Seeks to Diversify Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to submit a list of strategic mineral projects open to United States investment, as Washington intensifies efforts to reduce its reliance on China-dominated critical mineral supply chains. Minister of Mines Louis Watum confirmed that the list would be delivered to U.S. authorities this week and would serve as the basis for formal commercial discussions. He emphasized that the initiative is grounded in standard investment principles… Read More Here

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Zambia Releases K22.1 Billion in December to Close 2025 Budget with Focus on Stability and Growth

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Disburses K22.1 Billion in December 2025 to Fund Public Services, Debt Payments and Capital Investment The Government of the Republic of Zambia released K22.1 billion in December 2025 to finance public service delivery, debt obligations, social protection, and capital investment, effectively bringing the 2025 Budget implementation cycle to a close. The releases, executed through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, underscore the Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, and macroeconomic stability, despite continued uncertainty in the global economic environment. According to the Ministry, the December disbursements were… Read More Here

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Kal Tire and Decoda Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Mines Autonomous Haul Road Hazard Detection

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

KalPRO™ HaulSight, powered by Decoda and supported by expert monitoring teams, enhances tire performance & fleet productivity VERNON, BC—Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tire life and fuel efficiency. Kal Tire and Decoda have collaborated to develop KalPRO HaulSight, which builds on the success of KalPRO TireSight autonomous tire inspections. “HaulSight’s ability to detect road hazards as they arise means mines can prevent the tire… Read More Here