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Zambia Urges Enhanced Security for Truck Drivers Following Attacks in DRC

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Calls for Urgent Action on Safety of Truck Drivers Facing Threats Along DRC Transport Routes The Government of the Republic of Zambia has expressed deep concern over rising security threats faced by Zambian truck drivers operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing reports of harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks along key transport corridors. In a government communiqué issued by Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP, authorities reaffirmed that the safety, dignity, and welfare of Zambian citizens engaged in cross-border trade remain a national priority and… Read More Here

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Zambian Ambassador Concludes Benguela Visit with Strategic Tour of Lobito Oil Refinery

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s Ambassador to Angola Tours Lobito Oil Refinery, Boosting Regional Energy and Trade Links His Excellency Rev. Dr. Elias Munshya, Zambia’s Ambassador to Angola, concluded an official working visit to Benguela Province with a technical tour of the Lobito Oil Refinery, a flagship energy infrastructure project within the Lobito Corridor framework. The visit took place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and marked the final engagement of the Ambassador’s programme in Benguela, which aimed to strengthen strategic infrastructure links and enhance economic cooperation between Zambia and Angola. During the tour, Ambassador… Read More Here

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International Seminar in Kinshasa Strengthens Dialogue on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Africa

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Kinshasa Hosts International Seminar on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Great Lakes and Sahel Regions At the conclusion of an international seminar held from January 12 to 13 in Kinshasa, stakeholders involved in artisanal mineral supply chains across the Great Lakes and Sahel regions of Africa shared experiences, challenges, and proposed solutions to improve practices in this critical sector. “After two days of productive discussions, we are confident that the exchanges will enrich our daily work. Each of us can now incorporate insights gained here into our respective roles,” said… Read More Here

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DRC Reaffirms Strategic Mining Vision at the 5th Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba Highlights Mining Reforms and Global Supply Chain Strategy at Future Minerals Forum 2026 His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), took part on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Riyadh, in the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), a major global platform for strategic dialogue dedicated to shaping the future of the mining sector. The opening ceremony was chaired by His Excellency Bandar Al-Khorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and… Read More Here

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Nigeria Courts Saudi Investment to Expand Lithium and Gold Processing Capacity

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Nigeria Pitches $600 Million Lithium and Gold Projects to Saudi Investors to Build Minerals Hub Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract Gulf investment after presenting a series of lithium processing and gold mining projects to Saudi investors, as Africa’s largest economy accelerates its push to diversify beyond oil and strengthen its solid minerals sector. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major African hub for critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the plans… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions Zinc

Shuka Minerals Nears Full Ownership of Kabwe Zinc Mine Following Funding Boost

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Set to Complete Acquisition of Kabwe Zinc Mine as Final Funding Tranche Nears AIM- and AltX-listed Shuka Minerals is expected to shortly receive £815,000 from investment banking group Gathoni Muchai Investments under an expanded loan agreement entered into in June last year. The funding will enable Shuka to settle the remaining cash consideration for its acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining, a Zambian mining company that owns the Kabwe zinc mine. Shuka began the acquisition process in November last year by settling an initial tranche of the purchase… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Economy

Bank of Zambia Sets Deadline for Withdrawal of Old Banknotes

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Old Zambian Banknotes to Lose Legal Tender Status in 2026 as BOZ Confirms Exchange Deadline The Bank of Zambia has announced that all old banknotes will cease to be legal tender on April 1, 2026, marking the final phase of the country’s currency transition. The central bank said the exchange period for the old notes will officially end on March 31, 2026. The withdrawal follows the introduction of a new currency family in March 2025, comprising six banknotes and six coins, which have been circulating alongside the old currency during… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Hits First Production

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Launches Production, Poised to Become a Leading Platinum-Group Metals Producer Ivanhoe Mines has officially opened the Platreef Mine in Limpopo Province, South Africa, achieving its first production of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, nickel, and copper concentrate. The development of the Platreef Mine continues to advance rapidly as global demand for precious and base metals reaches new highs. Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland emphasized the significance of the project, describing the Platreef orebody as “once-in-a-generation” due to its scale, thickness, and mechanization potential. Unlike typical South… Read More Here

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Zambia Strengthens Commitment to Lobito Corridor

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Zambia Reaffirms Support for Lobito Corridor to Enhance Trade, Infrastructure, and Regional Integration Zambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Lobito Corridor following an official visit by its Ambassador to Angola, His Excellency Rev. Dr. Elias Munshya, to the Port of Lobito in Benguela Province. The visit underscores Zambia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation along this strategic regional infrastructure initiative linking Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During a high-level meeting with the Board of Directors and management of the Port of Lobito, Ambassador Munshya highlighted… Read More Here

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Zambia Benefits from Cobalt Price Surge Amid Supply-Driven Market Shock

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Cobalt Prices Soar 130% in 2025: Economic Implications and Opportunities for Zambia Cobalt prices have surged by approximately 130% since early 2025, reaching over US$56,200 per tonne. This spike is primarily a supply-driven shock rather than a structural shift in the global cobalt market. The rally has been largely triggered by policy and regulatory restrictions in major producing countries, which have tightened supply in an already highly concentrated market. When supply is constrained administratively, prices often react sharply and can overshoot in the short term. From a fundamentals perspective, global… Read More Here